Instructions
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1Combine all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together until well blended.
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2Toss all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
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3Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. For best results, add the diced avocado just before serving.
This Hatch Green Chile Pasta Salad is a bright, fresh, and satisfying dish that's as easy to throw together as it is impressive to serve. A zesty Hatch Green Chile cilantro vinaigrette ties together tender rotini, black beans, corn, tomato, and creamy avocado for a crowd-pleasing side dish or light meal that's perfect any time of year.
Some of the best recipes are the ones that don't ask much of you — just good ingredients, a little bit of mixing, and a dressing that does all the heavy lifting. This Hatch Green Chile Pasta Salad is exactly that kind of recipe, and that vinaigrette is the real star of the show.
It's bright and herby from the cilantro, tangy from the lime juice and white wine vinegar, with just a touch of honey to balance things out — and then the Hatch Green Chile comes in with that signature smoky depth that turns a simple dressing into something you'll want to put on everything. The good news is this recipe works with whichever form of Hatch Green Chile you have on hand, whether that's freshly roasted, our frozen Roasted Hatch Green Chile, or our Pure Hatch Green Chile straight from the jar.
The salad itself is hearty enough to stand on its own as a light lunch, but it also makes a fantastic side dish for grilled meats, backyard cookouts, or potluck spreads. Make it ahead of time and let it chill in the refrigerator — the flavors only get better as everything has a chance to come together. Just add the avocado right before serving to keep it fresh and bright.
