Description
This Healthy Taco Pasta Salad is packed with flavor from ground turkey, lentils, and fresh veggies, making it a quick and nutritious option for any meal. It’s perfect for meal prep and can be enjoyed as a delicious and satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (both the whites and greens))
- 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
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently. Once cooked, add taco seasoning and lentils, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the ground meat/lentil mixture and all additional toppings.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, BBQ sauce, and spices until smooth.
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey with any ground meat of your choice.
For extra flavor, let the salad sit for a few minutes before serving.
This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg