Description
A healthy and filling pasta salad packed with protein, fiber, and vibrant flavors, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken or chickpeas (for vegetarian option)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, shredded chicken or chickpeas, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
This salad can be enjoyed on its own or served as a side dish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: pasta salad, high protein, healthy recipe, meal prep, vegetarian