Tex Mex Pasta Salad

shared by Patty H.  (I tried this out on the family this week and it went over well. Dawson even gave it a big "thumbs-up."  It has a unique but very flavorful taste.)

Ingredients:
1/2 of a 16 oz. package of rotini
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of mexicorn, drained
1 cup of raisins
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup shredded cheese (I used Mexican blend but any flavor would work)
1 cup of mayonnaise (I used Miracle Whip Light)
1/2 cup chunky salsa

Directions:

1.      Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.

2.      Make dressing by combining mayonnaise and salsa.

3.      Mix cooked, cooled pasta with remaining ingredients and stir in all but 1/2 cup of the dressing.

4.      The pasta will tend to absorb some of the dressing and the salad will dry out slightly so add the remaining 1/2 cup of dressing just before serving.

5.      Chill both the salad and the reserved dressing until serving time.