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December 9, 2019 <600 calories/serving

Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing

Who knew adding a Mexican flare to this picnic favorite would make such a tasty dish? The creamy avocado dressing, along with the cherry tomatoes and black beans make this recipe a flavor powerhouse!

You can find this recipe in our A Week of Quick Dinners Meal Plan.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Quick
Recipe Set: EatingWell
Servings: 6 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 each avocados
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 cloves fresh garlic peeled. minced
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 8 oz whole grain penne pasta
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1/4 cup red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
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Instructions

  • To prepare dressing combine avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree until smooth.
  • To prepare pasta salad cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, cheddar cheese, red onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

Chef Tips

Portion: 1 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 343mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g

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