Ingredients for Santa Fe Pasta Salad
- Rotini Pasta
- Water
- Parmesan Cheese
- Corn Kernel
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Green Onion
- Red Bell Peppers
- Green Bell Peppers
- Chicken Breast
- V8 Vegetable Juice
- Olive Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- Chili Powder
- Paprika
- Table Salt
- Fresh Ground Black Pepper
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How to Make Santa Fe Pasta Salad
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool quickly. Set aside.
- While pasta cooks, prepare the chicken. Cook chicken breast until fully cooked through. You can grill, bake, or pan-fry it. Once cooked, let it cool slightly then cut into bite-sized cubes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen), 1 bell pepper (any color, diced), and 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro to the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add more lime juice for extra tang, chili powder for heat, or salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad tastes even better the next day!
- Serve chilled and garnish with extra cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
10g
Fat
12g
Carbs
15g
