Southwestern Pasta Salad
Discover the vibrant flavors of our Southwestern Pasta Salad, a delightful dish that perfectly blends fresh vegetables, tender grilled chicken, and zesty chipotle ranch dressing. This salad is an ideal choice for any occasion, whether it’s a summer picnic or a family gathering. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this pasta salad is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to serve as a main or side dish. Packed with protein from the chicken and fiber from the black beans, this refreshing salad is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it tastes even better after chilling in the fridge, allowing all the flavors to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cold Salad
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 cup bell pepper (diced)
- 1 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cups grilled chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, red onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and grilled chicken.
- Add cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and gently toss.
- Pour in the chipotle ranch dressing and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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