Mexican Macaroni Salad & Quick Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 cups (1.5 L) uncooked rotini pasta (1 lb/ 500 g)
• 1 to 2 tbsp (15-25 mL) grated lime peel (from 2 medium limes)
• 3 to 4 tbsp (45-60 mL) lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
• 1 cup (250 mL) ranch dressing
• 1 pouch Old El Pasoᵀᴹ Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 cups (500 mL) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped cilantro
• 2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops)
• 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted large ripe olives, cut in half
• 1 can Old El Pasoᵀᴹ Chopped Green Chilies, drained