4.6 from 15 votes
Creamy Southwest Vegetarian Pasta Salad
You won't miss the mayo in this Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Vegan
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 3/4 pound pasta, farfalle, macaroni, cavatappi, or shells
- 1 orange bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed then minced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Dressing
- 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander, optional
- Kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper and hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water and set aside in a large serving bowl.
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients for the dressing. Taste for seasoning and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Prep all of the vegetables, add them to the pasta along with the beans and corn then stir together.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and add in the queso fresco and cilantro.
- Stir everything together until coated and taste for seasoning. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Notes
- For extra flavor try grilling the pepper, zucchini, jalapeño and corn.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.