Southwest Chicken & Pasta Salad
By
Victoria Ross
@fairygirl3869
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Ingredients
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FOR DRESSING
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2/3 ccanola or vegetable oil
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1/3 cfresh or bottled lime juice
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2-3 clovegarlic, minced
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2 Tbspsouthwest seasoning blend
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1 tspkosher salt
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FOR SALAD
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1 1/2 lbboneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders, cubed into bite sized pieces
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1 tspsouthwest seasoning blend
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1 16 oz boxrotini pasta
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1 can(s)black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 cfrozen corn, thawed
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1 mediumred bell pepper, chopped
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1 bunchgreen onion, sliced thin including white and green part
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1 pkggrape tomatoes, halved
How to Make Southwest Chicken & Pasta Salad
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook cubed chicken breast seasoned with 1 tsp southwest seasoning until cooked through.
- While chicken is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions, drain but do not rinse.
- In a very large bowl (need room to get a good mix of ingredients), mix together all of the salad ingredients.
- In a 2 cup measuring cup, mix all of the dressing ingredients with a small whisk until fully combined. Pour dressing mixture over salad mixture in the large bowl. Mix well with a spoon until all of the salad ingredients are coated with dressing.
- I always double this recipe and my son, of course adds shredded cheddar on top! You can vary the amount of vegetables and beans according to what you like.