Bold and creamy chipotle pasta salad tossed in a smoky yogurt-based dressing with rotini, black beans, corn, cheddar, and a touch of chipotle pepper. Six hearty servings at 440 calories each, ideal for meal prep.
Prep Time:15 minutesmins
Cook Time:12 minutesmins
Total Time:27 minutesmins
6
Ingredients
112 oz box of rotini
2cupssalsa
1cupplain yogurt
1cupfinely shredded cheddar cheese
1chipotleaka adobe pepper, in sauce, finely diced
1can1.5 cups black beans (if using canned, drain and rinse)
2cupsfrozen corn
Instructions
Put a large pot of water on the stove to boil. Once it comes to a rapid boil, slide in the rotini. Cook until al dente.
Meanwhile, stir together the salsa, yogurt, cheese, and chopped chipotle.
Once the pasta is cooked, combine in a large bowl with the black beans and frozen corn.
Pour the sauce over to cook. Stir to evenly distribute the ingredients.
Notes
Only dress the salad shortly before serving or the thirsty pasta will absorb all the saucy goodness!
Nutrition
Serving: 12 | Calories: 440kcal
Course: Lunch, salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chipotle dressing, chipotle pasta salad, cold pasta salad, creamy pasta salad, summer salad