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Restaurant-Style Santa Fe Pasta

SUBMITTED BY: MARBALET PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"This restaurant-quality recipe is the perfect cold dish salad for the warm months!"

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 5 quarts water
  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1 1/4 cups tomato juice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons diced green bell pepper
  • 1 boneless chicken breast half, cooked and diced

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring water to a boil and add the Rotini pasta and cook according to package directions. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.
  2. Stir the tomato juice, olive oil, vinegar, chili powder, paprika, salt and black pepper together. Toss it with the drained pasta and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
  3. Combine the Parmesan cheese, corn kernels, cilantro, scallions, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and diced chicken breast. Combine with the chilled pasta mixture and cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by DREGINEK
This is a great pasta salad! My original intent for this recipe was for today's lunch...I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna
This recipe was oaky but would benefit from additional spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by PCTANDER
We found this salad to be a little dry, so we added some Italian dressing and fresh chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by PBAKER
My husband and I did not like this salad. We didn't realize how much we don't like the taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by { Heidi }
I enjoyed this, but I had to modify a few things. I didn't have the chicken, red wine vinegar,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by CIC
My husband loves this recipe on hot summer days. And he does not even like salads very well. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by Anastasia Wojiek
What a great pasta salad. This one has great color and texture. The spices added just enough... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by SILVERWOLF
This is a really good dish for potlucks or picnics. Vegitarians can substitue the mock... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by cricketphx
I cannot say enough about this recipe. I love this so much. I make it all summer long. I... MORE


 
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