Southwest Pasta Salad (Reapload)

SO HOW DO YOU MAKE SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD?

This Southwest Pasta Salad is a twist on the classic. Wagon wheel pasta tossed with corn, beans, roasted red peppers, and creamy ranch dressing creates a flavor combination you and your guests will love.

Summer is the season of pasta salad, which is why I whipped up another fun pasta salad recipe to share with you today! You’re going to love this Southwest Pasta Salad.

As much as I enjoy classic pasta salad you know I also like to put my spin on it. To me, it’s always exciting to serve something a bit different at a party, picnic, or barbecue. I’ve noticed it’s the unexpected that gets conversations going among guests, including requests for the recipe.

This Southwest Pasta Salad is a twist on the classic. Wagon wheel pasta tossed with corn, beans, roasted red peppers, and creamy ranch dressing creates a flavor combination you and your guests will love.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound wagon wheel rotelle pasta, cooked al dente
• 1 cup frozen fire-roasted corn thawed
• 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers
• 2/3 cup canned black-eyed peas rinsed
• 2/3 cup canned pinto beans rinsed
• 2/3 cup canned black beans rinsed
• 2 jalapeños thinly sliced
• 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese cut into small cubes
• Salt and pepper to taste

Dressing:

• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
• 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large bowl, toss together the pasta, corn, red peppers, beans, jalapeños, and cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, dry ranch dressing, and milk.
3. Pour the dressing on the pasta salad mixture. Toss gently to evenly combine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
   
   

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