Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb small shell pasta, Cooked al dente as directed on box and drained and rinsed with cool water
• 1 cup peas, defrosted
• 1 cup corn, defrosted
• 1 cup canned black bean, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced celery
• 1/3 cup diced slicing pepperoni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup diced scallion
• 1 chipotle pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup ranch dressing, low calories
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or fresh parsley, minced

Directions

1. 1

   In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.

2. 2

   Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.

3. 3

   Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.