I expected to like the chunk of Boar’s Head cheese that I diced myself, better. I tried it both ways: from a chunk (this was Boar’s Head Smoked Gouda, purchased from the deli at Kroger), and from the package of pre-sliced Smoked Gouda, purchased from Trader Joe’s). Tips to Make Spicy Pasta Salad Even Easier and More Delicious: Tip One: Smokiness is What Makes This Pasta Salad Different From All Other Pasta Saladsīuy some pre-sliced Smoked Gouda from Trader Joe’s, if you have a TJ’s near you. But let me give you a tip, or two, (or four) from my experience, after making this recipe (to rave reviews!) a couple of times. DO NOT CHEAT ON THESE INGREDIENTS by substituting other things. The secret to this recipe, in my opinion, the thing that makes it so stinking good, is the smoky flavor that comes from the chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, and the smoky creaminess that comes from the Smoked Gouda. This perked my ears up, and I called my husband who was in town, and asked him to pick up some Smoked Gouda at the store: the rest of the ingredients, I already had. So around Memorial Day, I was reading her blog, and saw that she was planning to serve this Spicy Pasta Salad with her Memorial Day picnic, along with the Grilled Corn Guacamole, because she considered them to be some of the best of the best of her picnic recipes.
I have gained a newfound admiration for The Pioneer Woman’s recipes, ever since I tried her Grilled Corn Guacamole. I have another fantastic side dish, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes, and Basil that I’ve discovered this summer, that I think you are REALLY going to love. Welcome back to Grill Week in the Boonies. Ok, where were we? I combined orrecchiete pasta with roasted chicken breast, grilled corn, black beans, fresh tomatoes, red and green onion, green chiles, orange pepper (ok, not traditional but I loved the color and the added CRUNCH 🙂 ) and of course, cheese.Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil is the perfect side dish for anything you’re grilling! I always prepare my chicken this way when I need it in any dish.
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By the way…make sure that you roast your bone in skin on chicken breast in the oven for the moistest chicken you’ve ever had IN LIFE. Remember when I said that hubby isn’t a big fan of pasta salad? Well he’s a big fan of this version! He said that it was a lot better than he expected as pasta salads go! SCORE! Sweet! I love it when I surprise him! 🙂 It’ bursting with lots of flavor which is probably why he enjoyed it so much! I combined orrecchiete pasta with roasted chicken breast. You’ve got your protein, your starch and your veggies conveniently served together so it’s no must and no fuss! Served either room temperature or chilled, this is an easy “go to” meal in the dog days of summer when you don’t need a hot oven on all day to prepare lunch or even dinner. I combine all of the traditional, yummy Tex-Mex flavors with chicken and pasta to create an entire summer meal. Oh how I loved each bite of this tasty salad! I had to hide it all the way in the back of the fridge so that I wouldn’t be tempted to eat the entire bowl meant to serve at least 12. 🙂 I enjoy them all wholeheartedly…Traditional, Greek and now Tex-Mex!! Tex-Mex Chicken Pasta Salad to be exact. Go ahead and raise your hand if you don’t (hubby included).
Who doesn’t love a classic pasta salad? Ok. Tex-Mex Foodie Lover checking in once again! I realized that summer was quickly passing me by and I hadn’t posted a pasta salad recipe. Your summer classic pasta salad with a Tex-Mex twist! Serve this Tex-Mex Chicken Pasta Salad at your next shin-dig and your guests will be begging for more!
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