Description
Southwestern Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that perfectly balances hearty rotini pasta with colorful vegetables and tender grilled chicken, all dressed in a zesty chipotle ranch sauce. Ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, this salad can be prepared in just 18 minutes, making it a go-to recipe for busy days. With its bold flavors and fresh ingredients, it’s a satisfying meal on its own or an enticing side dish that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or grape tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 cups chopped grilled chicken
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; allow to drip dry.
- Prepare the vegetables: drain black beans and corn, then rinse. Dice bell pepper and red onion, halve the tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and grilled chicken.
- Pour in the chipotle ranch dressing and mix well until evenly coated.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg