MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Cool, refreshing salad with a Mexican flavor. This can be served as a side dish or entree. (Prep time includes 1 hour refrigeration time)

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

8 ounces penne pasta (2 cups uncooked)
2 cooked chicken breasts, diced (about 2 cups)
1 (8 3/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 small zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, then sliced
1 -2 stalk celery, sliced thin
1 medium sweet red pepper, sliced
1 medium green pepper, sliced (optional)
4 green onions, sliced
1 (4 -7 ounce) can green chilies
1/2-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
2 cups lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream or 1/4 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ReaLime juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, rinse, and set aside.
  • Combine all vegetables in a large bowl.
  • Combine all dressing ingredients; stir thoroughly.
  • Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat.
  • Chill 1 hour, then serve.
  • Note: Instead of mixing lettuce into salad, you can layer it on top to keep it from wilting.

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