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Southwest-Pasta-Salad-Recipe

Southwest Pasta Salad

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 0 minutes
  • Cook Time: N/A
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Southwestern

Description

Enjoy a burst of flavors with this Southwest Pasta Salad! This delightful dish features colorful vegetables, creamy chipotle dressing, and perfectly cooked pasta—ideal for a quick dinner or a wholesome meal any day of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta
  • 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tsp dill
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Rinse well with cold water after draining to stop cooking.
  2. Chop and prep all the vegetables. In a large mixing bowl, combine red and yellow bell peppers, corn, cucumber, tomatoes, onion, olives, and cilantro. Prepare the dressing and set aside.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and toss everything together. Drizzle half of the dressing over the mix and stir to coat. Taste and adjust with more dressing as desired, and season to preference.
  4. Cover and refrigerate the pasta salad until serving. Store any remaining dressing in a jar in the fridge. Re-stir the salad before serving and add extra dressing if needed for storage.
  5. In a food processor, blend mayo, sour cream, chipotle peppers, dill, parsley, chives, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and sugar until smooth. Adjust thickness with milk and lime juice, then taste and modify seasoning as needed.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the salad sit in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
Feel free to add other veggies or proteins like chicken or beans to make it heartier.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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