Description
A vibrant medley of pasta, juicy chicken, and fresh veggies, dressed in smoky barbecue sauce and creamy ranch, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta (rotini, fusilli, or elbow macaroni)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup corn (fresh, cooked, or canned)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, corn, diced bell pepper, and red onion.
- Pour the barbecue sauce and ranch dressing over the salad mix and gently stir to coat all ingredients well.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
This salad can be made a day in advance for the flavors to meld beautifully. Customize with your favorite veggies or proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg