How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Southwestern Pasta Salad?

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb your favorite pasta, cooked, drained and cooled (I use Barilla Plus bow tie), 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch salad dressing (I use Hidden Valley), 2 chilpolte chilies in adobo seasoning (plus 1 Tbsp of sauce), 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and well rinsed, and more.

Is Southwestern Pasta Salad suitable as pasta & noodles?

Yes, Southwestern Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Southwestern Pasta Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb your favorite pasta, cooked, drained and cooled (I use Barilla Plus bow tie); 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch salad dressing (I use Hidden Valley); 2 chilpolte chilies in adobo seasoning (plus 1 Tbsp of sauce); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, drained and well rinsed; 1 (10 ounce) can Green Giant Mexicorn, drained (corn with red and green peppers); 1 (6 ounce) canmedium black olives, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; 1 (4 ounce) jarsliced pimientos; 2 cups mexican shredded cheese (I use Kraft Mexican 4 Cheese); 2 -3 cups chicken, cooked (shredded or cubed); 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 4 -6 scallions, white and green thinly sliced

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Eats Now Editorial Team · 793 kcal · Pasta & Noodles

Southwestern Pasta Salad – a delicious recipe with favorite pasta, salad dressing, chilpolte chilies, black beans, Mexicorn, canmedium black olives. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 Pasta & Noodles

Southwestern Pasta Salad

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