Ingredients
8 ounces whole wheat pasta
2 cups corn
1 (15-ounce) can reduced sodium black beans
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
2 large avocados
3 whole green onions
1 large jalapeno
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
3/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons olive oil
Zest of 2 limes plus 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-Cook the 8 ounces of whole wheat pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, which usually takes 8-10 minutes. Drain it and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly and stop the cooking process. While the pasta cooks, prepare your veggies by dicing the avocados, jalapeno, and slicing the green onions.
2-In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with 2 cups of corn, the drained black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocados, sliced green onions, diced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro. In another bowl, whisk together the dressing: 3/4 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, lime zest and juice, hot sauce, salt, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
3-Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Sprinkle on the 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese for that extra flavor. The salad can be served right away, but it’s even better after chilling for 2 hours in the fridge.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Chill the salad for 2 hours before serving to blend flavors beautifully.
๐ถ๏ธ Adjust jalapeno and hot sauce to control the spice level to your liking.
๐ฅฃ Use Greek yogurt for a creamy, tangy dressing with added protein and less fat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 10 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
