Mexican Street Corn, Black Bean and Chicken Pasta Salad
Delicious Mexican Pasta Salad with street corn, black beans and chicken - simple to throw together and the perfect side dish!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword pasta, pasta salad, side dish, Mexican
Servings 5people
Author Sheryl
Ingredients
1lbrotini pastacooked according to box directions
1Crotisserie chickencut into 1" pieces
14ozyellow sweet corndrained
14ozblack beansdrained and rinsed
2eajalapeno peppersseeded and diced
1/2Ccherry tomatoeshalved
2eaavocadospitted and cubed
1.25Cqueso fresco cheesecrumbled
1/4Ccilantrochopped
1Cranch dressing
1packettaco seasoning
1Tbspwater
Instructions
Place a baking mat or foil on a baking pan and spread the corn evenly over it. Place under the broiler, keeping a sharp eye, until it just begins to char. Remove and set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk the ranch dressing and taco seasoning together. Add water if necessary if you prefer yours to be thin.
In a large bowl, add the pasta, chicken, corn, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, avocados and 1 cup of the cheese. Toss with dressing.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and remaining cheese and serve.