Description
Experience the vibrant taste of Southwestern Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for any occasion. This salad combines colorful vegetables, hearty black beans, and grilled chicken, all tossed in a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. Ideal for barbecues, potlucks, or family dinners, it’s quick to prepare and offers endless customization options based on your favorite ingredients. With its bold flavors and satisfying textures, this salad is sure to become a beloved recipe in your collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 or grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cups grilled chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cooks, prepare the black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and chicken.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta with all the ingredients and pour in the chipotle ranch dressing.
- Mix gently until everything is well coated; cover and refrigerate 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 (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg