Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad
- Serves: 8 – 10
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Total Cooking time: 20 minutes
If you’re looking to spice up your usual summer salad, this Southwest Chicken Pasta Salad offers a delicious combination of fresh salsa, hearty beans and sharp cheddar cheese. (not a MaryAnn recipe)
| Amount | Measure | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | oz | Ronzoni Garden Delight Penne Pasta |
| 1 | cup | prepared salsa |
| 8 | oz | plain low-fat yogurt |
| 2 | cups | cooked, diced chicken |
| 15 | oz | corn, drained |
| 15 | oz | black beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1/2 | cup | green onions, sliced |
| 1 | can | black olives, drained |
| 1/2 | cup | cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1/4 | cup | cilantro, chopped |
| Tortilla chips, optional |
To prepare:
Prepare pasta according to package directions. In a medium bowl, whisk together salsa and yogurt. In a large bowl combine pasta, chicken, corn, black beans, green onions and black olives. Fold in dressing. Top with cheddar cheese and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips, if desired.
