Description
Enjoy a vibrant Easy High Protein Southwest Pasta Salad – Homefoodkitchen that’s packed with flavor and nutrients. Perfect for any meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb protein-rich pasta
- 18 oz black beans
- 3/4 cup avocado mayo
- 2 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 4 tbsp salsa
- 1.5 fl oz lime juice
- 1/2 cup tomatoes
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 4 oz green chiles
- 1.25 cup corn
- 3 tbsp cilantro
- 5 tsp taco seasoning
- 2 garlic cloves
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together avocado mayo, Greek yogurt, salsa, taco seasoning, minced garlic, lime juice, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta with black beans, diced tomatoes, pickled onions, green chiles, corn, and cilantro.
- Pour dressing over the salad; gently toss to coat evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 5mg