Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

• 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 beans, 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 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.
2. Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.
3. Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

shell pasta, peas, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, celery, pepperoni, cheddar cheese, scallion, pepper, garlic, cumin, ranch dressing, salt, fresh cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/southwestern-shell-pasta-salad-378051 (may not work)