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Recipes by Leslie Forte: · Bangkok Noodle Salad · Blue Cheese Pasta Salad · Basic Picnic Macaroni Salad · Patio Shell Salad · Tortellini and Artichoke Pasta Salad · Wagonwheel Pasta Salad

Recipe from Leslie Forte

• 4 oz pasta shells or other small pasta
• 1 15 oz can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained well
• 1 12 oz can corn, well drained
• 4 to 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 4 to 5 canned green chilis, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp cumin, ground
• 1 tsp oregano, dried
• 2 tblsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh ground pepper

• Cook pasta according to package directions and rinse with cold water and drain well.
• Rinse and drain corn as well.
• Combine pasta, beans, corn, onions, chilis, cumin, oregano, lemon juice, mayo and salt and pepper.
• Toss gently with 2 forks.
• Chill in the refigerator for at least two hours before serving.
• Add more mayo if pasta seems dry.

Recipes by Leslie Forte:
· Bangkok Noodle Salad
· Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
· Basic Picnic Macaroni Salad
· Patio Shell Salad
· Tortellini and Artichoke Pasta Salad
· Wagonwheel Pasta Salad

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