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Healthy-Taco-Pasta-Salad-Meal-Prep-Friendly-Recipe

Healthy Taco Pasta Salad (Meal-Prep Friendly)

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Savor the delightful taste of our Healthy Taco Pasta Salad! This dish combines the goodness of fusili pasta, lean ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, making it not only satisfying but also a breeze to whip up. Perfect for meal prep or a quick dinner, this salad brings flavor and health together beautifully.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 cups fusili (uncooked)
  • 1 lb ground turkey (or ground meat of choice)
  • 1.5 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 package low sodium taco seasoning
  • 1 can (540ml) lentils (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup corn kernels (canned or frozen and defrosted)
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 can (540ml) black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 1 medium red bell pepper (diced)
  • 3 green onions (sliced)
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% works best)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 limes (just the juice)
  • 1.5 tbsp low sugar BBQ sauce (Stubb's is my favourite)
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add ground turkey and cook until it's no longer pink, stirring frequently. Once cooked, season with taco seasoning and stir in lentils. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked fusili pasta with the ground turkey and lentils, along with all the additional toppings.
  3. To prepare the yogurt dressing, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, BBQ sauce, and spices until smooth and creamy.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss everything together to combine.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, substitute ground turkey with more chopped vegetables or another meat alternative.
This salad keeps well in the fridge, making it an excellent choice for meal prep throughout the week.
Feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or toppings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

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Find it online: https://5mindish.com/healthy-taco-pasta-salad-meal-prep-friendly/