Description
Southwestern Pasta Salad is a vibrant, flavorful dish that perfectly combines the freshness of vegetables with the heartiness of pasta and protein. This salad is an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or meal prep, offering a refreshing taste with every bite. Featuring black beans, corn, fresh bell peppers, and a zesty chipotle ranch dressing, it’s not just delicious but also packed with nutrients. Within just 10 minutes of preparation, you can create a delightful meal that appeals to guests of all ages. Whether served on its own or alongside grilled meats, this salad is versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 1 cup red onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup cilantro
- 2 cups grilled chicken
- 1 cup chipotle ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare vegetables by draining canned beans and corn; dice bell pepper and onion, halve tomatoes, and chop cilantro.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta with black beans, corn, diced vegetables, grilled chicken, and dressing.
- Stir until everything is well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg