Ranch Pasta Salad

 

Ingredients:

• 16 ounce box of Rotini Pasta
• 15 ounces of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14 ounce can of corn, drained
• 1 cup of diced tomatoes 
• 1 bunch of green onions, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 16 ounce container of sour cream
• 1 package of dry ranch dressing mix
• 2 Tablespoons of lime juice
• 1 cup crumbled corn tortilla chips or Doritos

Instructions:

• Cook Rotini to al dente and rinse with cold water.
• In a medium bowl, combine mayo, sour cream, dressing mix, and lime juice and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine Rotini, black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and cheese.
• Add dressing mixture to Rotini mixture and chill until ready to serve.
• When ready to serve, top with chips.

Notes:

• For a taco flavor, add 2 Tablespoons of taco seasoning.
• Can make a one-dish meal by adding cooked, shredded chicken or browned ground beef.