Description
A delightful and colorful salad that combines grilled chicken, hearty pasta, and a sweet-tangy dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (like rotini or fusilli)
- 1 cup grilled chicken, chopped
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (ranch or BBQ)
- 1/2 cup corn (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Make sure to drain it well, then let it cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, grilled chicken, black beans, corn, red onion, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the mixture and stir everything until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust according to your preferences!
- Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. Either way, it’s delicious!
Notes
Let the pasta cool completely before mixing to keep the dressing from breaking down. Customize the dressing for additional flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken pasta salad, summer salad, potluck dish, quick recipe