Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad with Doritos
Chicken Fajita Pasta Salad with Doritos is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the best of Mexican-inspired cuisine to your table. This easy-to-make salad combines hearty bow tie pasta with juicy chicken, colorful vegetables, and a zesty lime dressing, all topped off with the irresistible crunch of Doritos. Perfect for potlucks or summer gatherings, this dish not only satisfies hunger but also creates lasting memories as friends and family come together to enjoy every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves about 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients
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- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- â…“ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 (15-oz) can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (11-oz) can Mexicorn (drained)
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 tomatoes (chopped)
- 8 oz bowtie pasta (cooked)
- 2½ cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, cumin, chili powder, and cilantro until well combined.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while whisking to emulsify the dressing.
- Add black beans, Mexicorn, salsa, chopped tomatoes, cooked pasta, chicken, and cheddar cheese to the bowl. Gently toss until evenly coated.
- Just before serving, fold in the crushed Doritos for crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg