Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Southwestern Pasta Salad, a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This colorful cold pasta salad features hearty grilled chicken, crunchy vegetables, and nutrient-rich black beans, all tossed in a zesty chipotle ranch dressing. Ideal for summer picnics, family barbecues, or meal prep, this salad not only satisfies your cravings but also looks great on the table. With minimal cooking time and easy preparation, you can whip up this delightful salad in just 10 minutes.
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 tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 2 cups grilled chicken (chopped)
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a separate bowl, combine black beans and corn; rinse under cold water.
- Chop bell pepper, red onion, tomatoes, and cilantro into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beans, corn, vegetables, cilantro, and chicken.
- Drizzle with chipotle ranch dressing and mix until all ingredients are coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg