Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

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 beans, 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

Preparation

In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.
Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.
Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.