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Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad

April 13, 2016

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This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

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I hope everyone had an amazing Spring break! We have finally recovered from our trip to Virginia and even squeezed in a quick trip to Disneyland this past weekend…I know, I’m addicted to Disney. (You can follow me on my new Disney Instagram account @disneymomontimeout for ALL things Disney!) The boys have started official swim team practices which means that I’m at the pool for TWO hours, five nights a week.

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This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, bbq or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

As I do every year, I find myself revamping our weekly dinner menu to adapt to this new change in schedule. Lots of quick dinners, and slow cooker meals have found their way onto our table over the past few weeks and today I’m sharing a new favorite – this seriously amazing Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad. Yep, it’s a mouthful…of goodness that is!

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

Here’s what I’m loving about this recipe…it’s crazy easy, like once the pasta is cooked, we’re talking 5 to 10 minutes of prep and done. My boys GOBBLED it up. This pasta salad is packed with all kinds of yummy stuff like black beans, corn, cilantro, grilled chicken, green onions, and tomatoes. It’s filling and delicious and exactly what my little swimmers need.

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

I pulled the whole salad together with Hidden Valley® Ranch Cilantro Lime dressing, one of four new amazing flavors from Hidden Valley® Ranch. I picked up everything I needed for this easy recipe at Walmart, the perfect place to shop when you’re creating easy and delicious meals like this one.

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

My family loves easy meals like this and I hope yours will too! Cross your fingers for leftovers…they’re even better!

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How To Make Southwestern Pasta Salad

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Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, bbq or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!
Course Entree
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy cilantro lime southwestern pasta salad
Prep Time 35 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 447kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

  • 16 oz pasta cooked, drained, cooled
  • 2/3 cup Hidden Valley Ranch Cilantro Lime Dressing or make your own - see recipe below
  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken (grilled, rotisserie, etc.)
  • 4 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 6 oz Pepper jack cheese cubed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 15.25 oz can whole kernel corn drained
  • 15 oz can black beans rinsed and drained

Cilantro Lime Ranch Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • .4 ounces Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix 1 packet
  • 2 tomatillos diced
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 clove of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice fresh is best
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely diced jalapeno

Instructions

  • Combine the cooked pasta and dressing in a large bowl, tossing until the pasta is coated.
  • Fold in the remaining ingredients.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Top with additional cilantro, sliced green onions, tomatoes if desired.

To Make Your Own Dressing

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the dressing thicken and the flavors develop. Then use as directed in the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 524mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 499IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 2mg

This Creamy Cilantro Lime Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe is satisfying enough for an easy dinner or a tasty addition to any party, BBQ or get together! Grilled chicken, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and a creamy cilantro lime dressing make this pasta salad exceptionally delicious!

If you like chicken recipes make sure to check out my new book 100 Creative Ways to Use Rotisserie Chicken in Everyday Meals. I love using rotisserie chicken to create meals that my family will love. You’ll find casseroles, bakes, comfort food, soups, sandwiches and more!

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By Trish - Mom On Timeout April 13, 2016 40 Minutes or Less, Appetizers and Sides, Chicken, Entree, Favorites, Kid-Friendly, Mexican, Pasta Recipes, Recipes, Rotisserie Chicken, Salad, Side Dishes

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Comments

  1. Lesha says

    April 27, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    This is our family’s very favorite! It is requested at every family party!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      May 5, 2019 at 5:47 PM

      So glad you love it!

      Reply
  2. Justin says

    January 18, 2018 at 10:01 AM

    I am looking forward to trying this. My wife and I have been looking for new things to try.

    Reply
  3. Janice says

    June 21, 2017 at 1:56 PM

    This was delicious! I did add olives, cotija cheese because I didn’t have pepper jack, and canned diced jalepenos for the kick. Everyone loves this!

    Reply
  4. Phyllis Dickerson says

    May 18, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    I don’t like to have to run all over every where to find a recipe. I most of the time just don’t bother about finding the recipe. I see the picture of some good looking recipes and then click on it then I have to go on different sites to find the recipes. So a lot of the time I just get out of the site and go on. Maybe you could do something about that. I am not the only ones that feels like that I have heard a lot of ladies say the same thing.

    Reply
    • Vanessa says

      May 21, 2017 at 8:27 AM

      The recipe is right there at the bottom of the post. Easy peazy! Maybe you just missed it?
      Looks delicious! Trying this week for my family of 6!

      Reply
  5. Frances says

    February 27, 2017 at 8:47 AM

    How far in advance can you make this? Morning of? Hate when pasta salads are not fresh tasting. Making for my bunco gang tonight.

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      March 2, 2017 at 6:59 PM

      A day in advance would be fine. More than that I wouldn’t do.

      Reply
  6. Becky says

    January 17, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    This looks soooo good. And your pics are seriously amazing.

    Reply
  7. Dori says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:42 AM

    Going to try this recipe out this weekend! Love Ranch dressing and this pasta salad looks amazing!

    Reply
  8. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    April 19, 2016 at 12:01 PM

    This is my kind of pasta salad! Love the flavors!

    Reply
  9. TidyMom says

    April 15, 2016 at 7:20 AM

    this is the kind of dish I like to make for dinner, then eat on it for lunch over the week!

    Reply
  10. Gwen @simplyhealthyfamily says

    April 14, 2016 at 7:54 PM

    South Western flavors are our favorite!! This looks amazing!! oxox

    Reply
  11. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    April 13, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    Love this Trish! Would be perfect for parties and entertaining!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      April 14, 2016 at 10:29 AM

      Thank you so much Averie!

      Reply

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