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Southwest Pasta Salad

Savor Summer with Southwest Pasta Salad Bliss

Enjoy a vibrant Southwest Pasta Salad, a perfect blend of pasta, black beans, corn, and dressed with chipotle ranch, great for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 12 oz Rotini Pasta Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drain and rinse for best flavor.
  • 1 can Corn Use canned corn for convenience.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any variety works beautifully.
  • 1 medium Red Onion Substitute with green onions for milder taste.
  • 1 cup Cherry or Grape Tomatoes Halve for easier mixing.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Omit if you’re not a fan.
  • 1 lb Grilled Chicken Dice into bite-sized pieces or omit for vegetarian option.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Chipotle Ranch Dressing Regular ranch is a great alternative if you prefer less heat.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prep remaining ingredients: drain and rinse black beans and corn. Dice bell pepper and red onion; halve the tomatoes; chop cilantro. Dice grilled chicken if using.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rotini pasta with black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, cilantro, and grilled chicken. Stir gently.
  4. Drizzle chipotle ranch dressing over the salad mixture and fold to coat evenly.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Serve chilled as a side dish or light meal, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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