Ensaladas
Salads
Rio Grande Beef Salad
2 cup uncooked wagon wheel pasta
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp oil
10 oz 1 can diced tomatoes
and green chiles, undrained
1/2 tsp dried oregano leaves
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 lb deli-sliced cooked
roast beef, chopped
9 oz 1 pkg. frozen corn
in a pouch, cooked, drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Cook pasta to desired doneness
as directed on package.
Meanwhile,
in a small nonstick saucepan,
cook onion and garlic
in oil until tender.
Stir in tomatoes,
oregano and cumin.
Bring to a boil
over medium-high heat.
Boil 4 minutes
or until slightly thickened,
stirring frequently
to prevent sticking.
Remove from heat.
Drain pasta,
rinse with cold water.
Drain well.
In large bowl,
combine cooked pasta, roast beef,
corn, chopped tomato,
bell pepper and cilantro,
mix gently.
Add tomato mixture,
toss gently until well mixed.
Serve immediately,
or cover and refrigerate
until serving time.
If desired,
serve on lettuce-lined plates
and garnish with tortilla chips
and additional cilantro.