Recipe for Chili Corn Pasta Salad with Ancho Dressing 
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Yield:
2
Ingredients:
Amount Ingredient
1/2 oz polenta rotelle (corn pasta twists) (1/2 cup dry measure)
15 oz canned vegetarian chili
(such as S&W San Antonio beans)
5 oz whole kernel corn
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup shredded napa cabbage may double
(substitute broccoli sprouts)
1 x 4-ounce tomato cut into wedges
1/4 cup Ancho Honey Dressing see tip
or cilantro lime vinaigrette
salt substitute (Lawrys 17-seasonings)
----------------- Corn tortilla jacks: ----------------
4 x four-inch corn tortillas
2 oz Monterey jack cheese slices
1 tbl chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions:
Instructions: Cook pasta according to package directions.

Meanwhile combine beans, corn, peppers, onions, cilantro and cabbage in a large serving bowl . Drain the pasta and add to the vegetables. Add the salad dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt substitute. Chill 30 minutes.

Remove the pasta from the refrigerator then make quesadillas. Spray a griddle or skillet with vegetable oil. Put 2 tortillas on the heated griddle. Distribute the cheese and cilantro on top. top with the other tortillas to form a "sandwich." Lightly brown both sides. Serve, quartered.

TIP - Ancho Honey Dressing is a vinaigrette is bursting with unique Southwestern flavor. Great as a marinade for meats and game or drizzle over your favorite garden salad. Try it with the sauteed or grilled vegetables. Bottled for Dean Fearing, chef, Mansion at Turtle Creek (http://www.dxmarket.com/deanfearingclassics/products/7809.html)

Alternative (tested): bottled cilantro lime vinaigrette. Add to taste garlic, honey, balsamic vinegar, peanut oil, salt, pepper and ancho barbecue sauce.

NOTES : Corn sings a duet: the pasta and kernel. This is Bobs idea of heaven. It was very good.

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