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!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 447kcal
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