Restaurant-Style Santa Fe Pasta Recipe
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Restaurant-Style Santa Fe Pasta

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

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (11)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
 

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 290 | Total Fat: 6.5g | Cholesterol: 15mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by DREGINEK   view full review
This is a great pasta salad! My original intent for this recipe was for today's lunch...I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by PCTANDER   view full review
We found this salad to be a little dry, so we added some Italian dressing and fresh chopped...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by schmerna   view full review
This recipe was oaky but would benefit from additional spices.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by PBAKER   view full review
My husband and I did not like this salad. We didn't realize how much we don't like the taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2011 by StephD   view full review
I was SO disappointed with this recipe due to all the rave reviews! I began this dish friday...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by Heidikins   view full review
I enjoyed this, but I had to modify a few things. I didn't have the chicken, red wine vinegar,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by SILVERWOLF   view full review
This is a really good dish for potlucks or picnics. Vegitarians can substitue the mock...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2003 by CIC   view full review
My husband loves this recipe on hot summer days. And he does not even like salads very well.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 6, 2008 by Anastasia   view full review
What a great pasta salad. This one has great color and texture. The spices added just enough...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2012 by NJSS2000   view full review
Good but not a family favorite.

 

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