Mexican Pasta Salad
- 1 1/4 lb. fusilli pasta
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. plus 1/3 c. olive oil
- 1 (2 1/2 lb.) roasted chicken, skinned and meat shredded
- 4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 4 c.)
- 3 c. corn kernels (fresh or frozen), thawed
- 3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal and slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
- 1/2 large red onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 2 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeno chilies, seeded and minced
- 1 1/4 tsp. chili powder
- 1 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 2 bunches fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Cook fusilli pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender, but still firm to bite.
- Drain.
- Rinse pasta with cold water to cool.
- Drain pasta well.
- Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
- Add shredded chicken, diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onion.
- Toss.
- Mix Dijon mustard and fresh lime juice in small bowl.
- Gradually mix in remaining 1/3 cup olive oil.
- Mix in chilies, chili powder and ground cumin.
- Add dressing and chopped cilantro to salad; mix to blend.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead.
- Store in refrigerator, covered.
- Serves 8.
fusilli pasta, olive oil, chicken, tomatoes, corn kernels, carrots, red onion, mustard, lime juice, jalapeno chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, fresh cilantro
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1076332 (may not work)