Description
Easy High Protein Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe for a Healthy Meal
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup avocado mayo
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp salsa
- 5 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1.5 fl oz lime juice
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 lb pasta
- 18 oz black beans
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 4 oz green chiles
- 1.25 cup corn
- 3 tbsp cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the 1 lb of Barilla Protein+ pasta and cook for exactly 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine avocado mayo, Greek yogurt, salsa, taco seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, hot sauce, and salt. Whisk together until smooth.
- Drain and rinse the pasta: Once the pasta is done, drain it and rinse under cold water for about 30 seconds.
- Combine the ingredients: Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Add the mix-ins: To the pasta and dressing, add black beans, chopped tomatoes, pickled onions, diced green chiles, corn, and chopped cilantro. Fold everything together.
- Taste and adjust: Before serving, taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
- Chill and serve: Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve it cold.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: High Protein Southwest Pasta