Southwest Ranch Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad

Nothing says summer like a refreshing Pasta Salad. I love this salad since I can prepare it ahead of time and it is filling enough to serve for dinner. Yum!

Southwest Ranch Chicken and Bowtie Pasta Salad
Serves 6
WW PP=6
Cal 251, Fat 6.5, Carbs 29.6, Fiber 2g, Protein 18.8g

 Ingredients

8 oz. (3 1/2 cups) uncooked bow tie pasta 

1/2 cup light mayonnaise

1/2 cup light sour cream

2 tsp. ranch seasoning 

2 tsp. southwest seasoning blend, I used Mrs. Dash

1 (4.5-oz.) can Chopped Green Chiles

1 cup cooked chicken, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped 

1 small red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup reduced fat shredded taco blend cheese

2 green onions, sliced

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.

In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch and southwest seasoning mix well. Toss in your cooked pasta and then add tomatoes, bell pepper, green chilies, chicken, and cheese.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time. Sprinkle with green onions before serving. Enjoy!

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