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 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Directions

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.