• 2 cups cooked corkscrew macaroni
• 1-1/3 cups chopped tomatoes
• 2/3 cup canned sweet corn kernels
• 2/3 cup canned black beans or red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup red onions, or purple onions
• 3-1/2 Tbs. chopped red bell pepper
• 3-1/2 Tbs. chopped green bell pepper
• 3-1/2 Tbs. chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1-1/4 tsp. vinegar
• 3/4 tsp. lemon juice
• 3/4 tsp. olive oil
• 3/4 tsp. Italian herb seasoning
• 1 Tbs. plus 1 tsp. grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
• 1/8 tsp. orange zest, optional
• 1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1/8 tsp. black pepper (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Keep refrigerated until served (up to 24 hours).

Per serving: calories 173, fat 2.3g, 12% calories from fat, cholesterol 1mg, protein 7.2g, carbohydrates 32.5g, fiber 5.5g, sugar 6.3g, sodium 132mg, diet points 3.0.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.1, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.7, Lean meat: 0.1, Fat: 0.2, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0

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