Cowboy Pasta Salad
A hearty and flavorful pasta salad loaded with southwestern ingredients, perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cooked and diced chicken breast
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, green onions, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, salsa, and lime juice until well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing.