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Southwest Pasta Salad

Zesty Southwest Pasta Salad for Summer Vibes and Gatherings

This Southwest Pasta Salad is a vibrant mix of rotini, grilled chicken, and fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty chipotle ranch dressing that's perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with any medium-sized noodles.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drain and rinse before adding.
  • 1 cup Corn Canned, fresh, or frozen works well.
  • 1 cup Bell Pepper Any color preferred.
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Can substitute with green onion.
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Halve before adding.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Parsley is a suitable substitute.
  • 2 cups Grilled Chicken Can be omitted for vegetarian version.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Chipotle Ranch Dressing Regular ranch can be used for a milder flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Southwest Pasta Salad
  1. Boil a large pot of salted water. Add rotini and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine black beans and corn. Drain and rinse black beans first.
  3. Dice bell pepper and red onion. Halve cherry or grape tomatoes and chop cilantro.
  4. In a large bowl, combine rotini, beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy fresh and vibrant flavors.

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