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Mexican Pasta Salad

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๐ŸŒฎ Enjoy a vibrant Mexican Pasta Salad bursting with fresh vegetables and a zesty lime dressing.
๐Ÿฅ— This nutritious and colorful salad is perfect for quick meals or entertaining, offering a delightful combination of flavors and textures.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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8 ounces whole wheat pasta (bow tie, elbow, or similar)

2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)

1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

2 large avocados, diced

3 whole green onions, thinly sliced

1 large jalapeno, diced (cored and seeded)

1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons olive oil

Zest of 2 limes

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1-Start by cooking 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta until it’s al dente, which takes about 8-10 minutes drain it and rinse under cold water to keep it from getting mushy.

2-While the pasta cools, prepare your fresh veggies: dice 2 large avocados, halve 2 cups of cherry tomatoes, thinly slice 3 whole green onions, and dice 1 large jalapeno after coring and seeding it for that perfect kick.

3-Next, in a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with 2 cups of corn, the drained and rinsed black beans from a 15-ounce can, your prepped veggies, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, and 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese.

4-For the dressing, mix 3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt with 2 tablespoons olive oil, the zest of 2 limes, 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 teaspoon hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika in a small bowl until it’s smooth and creamy.

5-Once ready, pour this dressing over your pasta mixture and toss everything gently to coat it evenly the result is a vibrant salad you can serve right away or chill for 2 hours to let the flavors meld.

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Notes

๐ŸŒฝ Use fresh or frozen corn for better texture and flavor.
๐Ÿฅ‘ Add the avocados last and toss gently to avoid mashing.
โฒ๏ธ Prepare dressing and pasta ahead for convenience, then assemble salad before serving for best taste.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chilling Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling and mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 309 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 40 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Cholesterol: 6 mg