PASTA SALAD WITH CORN, PUMPKIN, AND CHICKEN CUBES.

For the salad

• 2 L of water
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 200 g of Vaqueros KIDS! La Moderna® pasta
• 2 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 teaspoon of ground piquin chili
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 1 pinch of salt and ground black pepper
• 1 chicken breast, cut into medium cubes
• 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons and blanched
• 1 cup of yellow corn kernels
• 1 small red bell pepper, cut into small cubes
• 1 cup of baby spinach

For the vinaigrette

• 3 tablespoons of canola oil
• 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon of honey
• 1 pinch of salt and ground black pepper

For the pasta

1. Heat water with salt in a pot until it boils.
2. Immediately add Vaqueros KIDS! La Moderna® pasta and check the cooking times marked on the package.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. Combine canola oil, piquin chili, rosemary, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
5. Add the chicken cubes and stir to make sure they are coated with all the flavors.
6. Cook them in a hot skillet until browned and well cooked in the center.
7. Mix in a bowl with the pasta.

For the vinaigrette

1. Place all ingredients into a jar with a lid and shake vigorously to form an emulsion.
2. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss to incorporate the flavors.
3. Serve in individual bowls and enjoy.