Everyday Menus: Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad

Did you know that eating spicy food can help cool you down when it's steamy outside? The heat of peppers makes you sweat, and that makes you feel cooler. Use spicy salsa and toss in a few jalapeño peppers into this easy main dish chicken salad if that's your goal. Serve it with a simple focaccia and an icy ice cream dessert.

• Tex Mex Chicken Pasta Salad
• Mini Focaccia
• Not Fried Ice Cream

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