Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb your favorite pasta, cooked, drained and cooled (i use barilla plus bow tie)
1 (16 oz) bottle ranch salad dressing
2 chilpolte chilies in adobo seasoning (plus 1 tbsp of sauce)
1 (15 1/2 oz) can black beans, drained and well rinsed
1 (10 oz) can green giant mexicorn, drained
1 (6 oz) can medium black olives, drained
1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies, drained
1 (4 oz) jar sliced pimientos
2 cups mexican shredded cheese
2 -3 cups chicken, cooked (shredded or cubed )
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
4 -6 scallions, white and green thinly sliced

Directions:

Pulse the chilies in adobo and Ranch dressing in a small food processor or blender (I use my Magic Bullet).
Mix remaining ingredients in a very large bowl (this makes a lot of salad).
Pour on the dressing and mix well.
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
Serve.
If you like an added crunch, top with crumbled corn chips or any Dorito product (I use the crumbs from the bottom of the bag!). I like to top my serving with Nacho Cheese Dorito crumbs and sliced scallions. Like I said -make it your own!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.96 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat	95.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.58g	16%
Cholesterol	32.13mg	11%
Sodium	294.3mg	12%
Potassium	137.68mg	3%
Total Carbs	11.6g	4%
Sugars	0.56g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.5g	2%
Protein	8.9g	18%
Vitamin C	5.6mg	9%
Iron	0.8mg	4%
Calcium	88.3mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	227.95 Kcal (954 kJ)
Calories from fat	124.11 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.79g	16%
Cholesterol	41.86mg	11%
Sodium	383.43mg	12%
Potassium	179.38mg	3%
Total Carbs	15.12g	4%
Sugars	0.73g	2%
Dietary Fiber	0.65g	2%
Protein	11.6g	18%
Vitamin C	7.3mg	9%
Iron	1mg	4%
Calcium	115.1mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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