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Southwestern Pasta Salad

Leigh Walkup
Southwestern Pasta salad consists of chicken, veggies, pasta, and a flavorful dressing! Add this delicious side dish to any meal, potluck, gathering or holiday!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups of uncooked pasta
  • 3 cups of cooked chicken
  • 1 cup of corn drained
  • 1 cup of roasted red peppers chopped
  • 1/2 cup of chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil
  • 3 tablespoons of lime juice
  • 5 teaspoons of honey
  • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • dash of pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta and set aside, combine salad ingredients in a bowl, add pasta.
  • In a separate bowl combine all dressing ingredients and mix well.
  • Pour over salad and mix well.

Notes

If you would like the dressing to be sweeter, add more honey. 
Keyword pasta salad, side dish, Southwestern Pasta Salad
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