Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
Pasta
Prep time:
20 mins
Total time:
30 mins
INGREDIENTS
- For the salad:
- 8-ounces whole wheat pasta
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can summer crisp corn, drained
- 1 jalapeno, seeds removed & diced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 2-3 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, halved
- 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Haas avocados, chopped
- For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or Skyr
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Zest of 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1-2 tablespoons Tobasco (depending on desired heat)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta and salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss to combine.
- For the dressing, combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Pour over salad and gently toss to combine. Serve immediately.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
SERVING SIZE:
~1 cup
CALORIES:
200
FAT:
8 g
CARBOHYDRATES:
27 g
SODIUM:
190 mg
FIBER:
8 g
PROTEIN:
8 g
CHOLESTEROL:
0 mg