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Fast High Protein Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad
Easy, fast and healthy meal to satisfy the entire family. This Mexican fiesta pasta salad is the perfect way to get your daily fill of protein and veggies!
Course
30 Minutes or Less, Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican
Diet
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
10
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
servings
Calories
297
kcal
Author
Sophia DeSantis
Ingredients
1
box
bean based spaghetti
, I use the Explore Cuisine Organic Edamame spaghetti
1
cup
chopped avocado
1
cup
fresh or defrosted frozen corn
1
cup
chopped fresh tomato
½
cup
chopped red onion
½
cup
chopped cilantro
¼
cup
fresh lime juice
1
teaspoon
sea salt
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
⅛-1/4
teaspoon
chipotle powder
1
tablespoon
avocado or olive oil
, optional for flavor
1-3
teaspoons
chopped fresh jalapeño
, optional for added spice
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions. Chop all of the veggies and prep ingredients while you wait for the water to boil.
Once noodles are cooked, run under cold water and drain well.
Add to a large bowl, then mix in all of the ingredients and toss, making sure everything is incorporated.
Notes
You can cook longer if you want a softer noodle, but make sure not to overcook.
Do not allow the noodles to sit for too long before tossing them with the other ingredients or they won't mix in as well.
Adjust the amount of lime juice to achieve the perfect tang for your preference. The jalapeño is optional, but highly recommended!
Nutrition
Calories:
297
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
36
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
10
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
528
mg
|
Potassium:
411
mg
|
Fiber:
18
g
|
Sugar:
7
g
|
Vitamin A:
633
IU
|
Vitamin C:
19
mg
|
Calcium:
13
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg