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BBQ CHICKEN SALAD

List of Ingredients




1 tablespoon olive oil
3 chicken sausage links - sliced
2 cups penne
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup lowfat sour cream
2 ounces ranch salad dressing mix
2 cups tomatoes - chopped
1/4 cup scallions - chopped
3/4 cup cilantro - chopped
1 jalapeno chile pepper - seeded and chopped
7 1/2 ounces black beans - drained



Recipe




In a nonstick skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add the sliced sausage and cook until browned (12 minutes). Meanwhile, cook penne according to package directions; adding frozen corn during the last 4 minutes of cooking time. Drain pasta and corn; return to pot.In a small bowl, mix barbecue sauce, sour cream, and ranch dressing powder until well combined. Add to pasta. Over very low heat mix the pasta mixture and the barbecue mixture until well combined and heated through. Remove from heat and add the remaining ingredients (including the cooked sausage). Season with salt and pepper. Toss. Serve immediately.