Description
Healthy Southwest Pasta Salad with Chipotle-Lime Greek Yogurt is a delightful fusion of fresh veggies, protein-packed black beans, and a creamy chipotle-lime dressing. This vibrant dish bursts with flavor and is perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or quick weeknight meals. Its colorful presentation and zesty flavors will impress your guests while keeping the meal light and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red and yellow preferred)
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- ? cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp chipotle powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, corn, black beans, and avocado.
- In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lime juice, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg