Southwestern Pasta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southwestern Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. This delightful salad showcases a colorful medley of black beans, corn, fresh vegetables, and grilled chicken, all tossed together with a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. Not only is it easy to prepare, but it’s also packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
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- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can corn (drained)
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups grilled chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water; allow to drip dry.
- Prepare the vegetables by draining and rinsing the black beans and corn. Dice the bell pepper and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, red onion, halved tomatoes, cilantro, and grilled chicken.
- Pour in the chipotle ranch dressing and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://sweetdreamskitchen.com/southwestern-pasta-salad/