SANTA FE PASTA SALAD
Source of Recipe
Kana's deli
Recipe Introduction
With Southwestern-style dressing, corn, peppers and fresh cilantro, spicy V-8, This cold Santa Fe Pasta chicken salad, is excellent !
List of Ingredients
1 package rotini pasta 16 oz.
4 quarts water
Dressing
1 1/4 cups spicy V-8 juice
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cooked corn kernels
1/3 cup chopped cilantro, leaves-no stems
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons diced red bell peppers
2 tablespoons diced green bell peppers
1 whole chicken breast, cooked and diced (Prepare chicken in your favorite manner
Recipe
1. Prepare the pasta by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.
2. Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes.
3. Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.
4. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.
5. Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.
6. When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl.
7. Add the dressing and toss.
8. Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined.
9. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.
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