Best Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad Recipes

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SOUTHWEST CHICKEN RANCH PASTA SALAD



Southwest Chicken Ranch Pasta Salad image

Dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Try this chicken ranch pasta salad made using Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix. Throw in Southwestern flavors with corn.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (7.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch and bacon salad mix
1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 package (6 oz) refrigerated cooked fajita chicken breast strips, coarsely chopped
1 can (11 oz) Southwestern style corn, drained
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
4 oz pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 cup)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • In small bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet and mayonnaise. In large bowl, gently toss seasoning mixture, chicken, corn, tomatoes and cheese until mixed; stir in cooked pasta. Top with cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SOUTHWEST RANCH PASTA SALAD



Southwest Ranch Pasta Salad image

I came up with this from what I had in my pantry. I used half a box of shells and half rotini. Could add olives, cheese, corn or whatever you have in a pinch. I also had a jar of ranch seasoning which I just mixed with milk and mayo.

Provided by Elisa

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb shell pasta
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1 tomatoes, chopped
3 tablespoons bacon bits
1 cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • Boil pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain well.
  • Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate for 30 min to soften bacon bits.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.2, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 550.3, Carbohydrate 62.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 12.1

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