Source: Dreamfields

The flavors of the Southwest add to this spicy and creamy picnic salad.

Servings

13.25 oz Dreamfields Penne Rigate
1 cup fresh cherry tomatoes
1 medium red bell peppers , cut into small strips
2 whole jalapeno pepper , minced
1 red onion , thinly sliced
2 medium avocadoes , diced
0.25 cup fresh cilantro , chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup salsa, medium
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp kosher salt

1 Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and quickly rinse with cool water. Set aside to drain thoroughly.
2 Place the drained pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapenos, onion slices, avocado, and cilantro.
3 Toss lightly just to mix.
4 Make the dressing. Whisk together the mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice and salt.
5 Toss into the pasta mixture. Serve immediately or chill until ready to use.

NOTE: Although Dreamfields' pastas contain 42g of carbohydrates per 2-ounce serving, Dreamfields calculates only 5g "digestible carbs" because of the unique formulation they use. The Nutrition Facts for this recipe are based on that 5g per serving calculation. Please visit www.dreamfieldsfoods.com for more information.