20 July 2010

Mexican Caviar

One can black beans
one can mexicali corn

Drain and rinse beans and corn

2 diced tomatoes
3 diced avacados
3 diced green onions
1 small red onion diced
chopped cilantro to your taste

Mix altogether with black beans and corn.

Mix together
1 Italian seasoning packet
1/4 C. vinegar
1/2 C. oil

Pour over mixture, chill and serve with chips.

17 July 2010

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

Fiesta Chicken Pasta Salad

1 pkg Hidden Valley Fiesta Ranch dip mix
½ c. oil (I used corn oil)
½ c. vinegar
1 lb cooked chicken (about 2 chicken breasts)
3/4 box pasta (I used an entire 12 oz box of Wacky Mac bowtie pasta)
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can black olives, halved
2 -3 tomatoes, chopped 1 can corn (or you could use frozen)

Mix dressing mix, oil, and vinegar in small bowl and set aside. Combine chicken, cooked pasta, beans, olives, corn, and tomatoes in large bowl. Add dressing about 20 minutes before serving. Be sure to toss again just before serving, as the dressing will seep to the bottom.

Notes: I had some radishes and green onions on hand that I added. I also made the salad hours before serving. The next time I make it I think I will add some salt.

I got this from this website if you want to see the original recipe.