Southwestern Pasta Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of Southwestern Pasta Salad, a refreshing and colorful dish that’s perfect for every occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy family dinners. This salad features a delightful blend of rotini pasta, black beans, corn, bell peppers, and grilled chicken, all tossed in a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. With its quick preparation time and nutritious ingredients, this salad is not only satisfying but also makes for an ideal meal prep option. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor impact and enjoy a hearty yet healthy side that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- 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 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups grilled chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While the pasta cools, prepare the vegetables: drain black beans and corn; dice bell pepper and red onion; halve tomatoes; chop cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and grilled chicken.
- Pour the chipotle ranch dressing over the mixture and stir until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://quicktablerecipes.com/southwestern-pasta-salad/