Santa Fe Pasta Salad

• Pasta↗
• (16 ounce) package rotini pasta1 package
• water↗4 1⁄2 quarts
• Salad Fixings
• cup grated parmesan cheese1⁄2 cup
• cup cooked corn kernel↗1⁄2 cup
• cup chopped cilantro, leaves-no stems1⁄3 cup
• cup chopped green onion1⁄4 cup
• tablespoons diced red bell peppers2 tablespoons
• tablespoons diced green bell peppers2 tablespoons
• whole chicken breast, cooked and diced (Prepare chicken in your favorite manner I use a pressure Cooker. Cooking a whole chicken)↗1
• Dressing
• cups V8 vegetable juice↗1 1⁄4 cups
• tablespoons olive oil↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• tablespoon red wine vinegar↗1 tablespoon
• teaspoons chili powder↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon paprika↗3⁄4
• teaspoon table salt↗1⁄2
• teaspoon fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the pasta by bringing water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan.

2. 2

   Add pasta to the pan, and when water begins to boil again, cook for 8-11 minutes.

3. 3

   Pasta should be al dente, or mostly tender but with a slight toughness in the middle.

4. 4

   Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a small bowl.

5. 5

   Cover and chill the dressing until you're ready to use it.

6. 6

   When pasta is done, pour it into a large bowl.

7. 7

   Add the dressing and toss.

8. 8

   Add the remaining ingredients to the pasta, and toss until combined.

9. 9

   Cover and chill for several hours before serving.