Bold Pasta Salad

• 1 box fun pasta (pin wheels, corkscrew, bow tie...)--cooked and drained.
• 1 can corn ------drained
• 1 can black beans ------drained
• 1 can garbanzo beans ------drained
• 1 small can sliced black olives ---------drained-optional
• 1 can small sliced green olives -----drained --optional
• 1 can rotel -----drained
• 1/2 C diced fresh tomato--grape tomatoes preferred
• 1-2 cups of mayonnaise
• 1 fresh basil leaf chopped finely
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1T olive oil
• 1- 2T or more Cajun spice blend---to taste

1. Prepare the pasta according to directions and drain.
2. Drain corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, olives and rotel over pasta. Let drain while you mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, olive oil, herbs and spices.
3. Stir in pasta and beans until well mixed. Extra mayonnaise may be needed for a creamy texture. Add extra spices to taste.
4. Cooling before eating allows the flavors to blend.
5. Extra optional additions:
6. pepperoni,shredded cheese,capers, artichoke hearts, ham or chicken chunks.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/bold-pasta-salad-1206555 (may not work)