Ingredients
1 box fun pasta (pin wheels, corkscrew, bow tie…)–cooked and drained.
1 can corn ——drained
1 can black beans ——drained
1 can garbanzo beans ——drained
1 small can sliced black olives ———drained-optional
1 can small sliced green olives —–drained –optional
1 can rotel —–drained
1/2 C diced fresh tomato–grape tomatoes preferred
1-2 cups of mayonnaise
1 fresh basil leaf chopped finely
1/8 tsp black pepper
1T olive oil
1- 2T or more Cajun spice blend—to taste
Preparation
Prepare the pasta according to directions and drain. Drain corn, black beans, garbanzo beans, olives and rotel over pasta. Let drain while you mix 1 cup of mayonnaise, olive oil, herbs and spices. Stir in pasta and beans until well mixed. Extra mayonnaise may be needed for a creamy texture. Add extra spices to taste.
Cooling before eating allows the flavors to blend.
Extra optional additions: pepperoni,shredded cheese,capers, artichoke hearts, ham or chicken chunks.
