CHORIZO PASTA SALAD

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Chorizo sausage jumpstarts the taste of this pasta and bean salad. If you can't find chorizo, use spicy Italian sausage. Recipe by David Joachim, "Relish Entertaining," September 2006.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups small shell pasta
12 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed (Mexican-style, the kind you can crumble)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup salsa, fresh is preferred but you can use prepared
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup poblano chiles or 1/2 cup anaheim chili, chopped
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • Crumble chorizo into small skillet and cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until browned, breaking up meat into small chunks with a spoon.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Put vinegar in a medium serving bowl.
  • Whisk in oil in a steady stream until incorporated.
  • Stir in salsa, bell pepper, poblano chile, beans, cilantro, chorizo-garlic mixture and cooked pasta.
  • Chill until serving.
  • Top with queso fresco and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 855.5, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.6

Zaahidh Zaahidh
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my chorizo pasta salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong kind of chorizo.


Meghan Gunnells
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal. I used whole wheat pasta and added some extra vegetables.


Raja Ali
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chorizo, pasta, and vegetables are all cooked perfectly.


Ogboji Og
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This dish is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even weeknight dinners.


mustufa momin
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chorizo or adding some sour cream to the dressing to tone down the heat.


Hari Khanal
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I'm a huge fan of chorizo, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The chorizo is perfectly cooked and the dressing is delicious.


Calvin morss
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This dish is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's also a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Ami Na
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save even more time.


Amber Ellston
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I'm not a huge fan of chorizo, but this dish was surprisingly delicious. The dressing is light and tangy, and the pasta is cooked perfectly.


Sbonile Cindi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chorizo. I also added some chopped red bell pepper for extra color and crunch.


Geneve Ward
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.


Kwame Ofori
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This chorizo pasta salad is a great summer dish! It's easy to make and packed with flavor.


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