Southwestern Chicken Pasta Salad

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 6 oz. (2 cups) uncooked rainbow rotini (spiral pasta)
  • 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, diced
  • 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
  • 1 large tomato, chopped
  • 1 (11-oz.) can whole kernel sweet corn, drained
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 4 oz. (1 cup) finely shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
  • 1 (11-oz.) pkg. torn romaine and iceberg lettuce blend (6 cups)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Cook and drain rotini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool. Drain well.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix chicken, avocado, tomato, corn, onions and cheese. In small bowl, mix mayonnaise and salsa.
  • 3
    Add rotini to salad; stir gently to mix. Add mayonnaise mixture to salad; toss to coat. Arrange lettuce blend on individual plates. Spoon salad over lettuce. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
565
Calories from Fat
325
Total Fat
36g
55%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
775mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
7g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
24%
24%
Vitamin C
20%
20%
Calcium
16%
16%
Iron
18%
18%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 2 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 7 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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