6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 pound) |
1 -2 tablespoon lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes) |
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes) |
1 cup ranch dressing |
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix |
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped |
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half |
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated |
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped |
2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops) |
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed |
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half |
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped |
