Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

• servings: 1 serving
• total time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 tablespoon tomatillo salsa

1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt

1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

¾ cup chopped red bell pepper

¾ cup frozen shelled edamame (4 oz.), cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled

½ cup cooked orzo, preferably whole-wheat, cooled

¼ cup chopped red onion

2 tablespoons shredded pepper Jack cheese

⅛ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground pepper

Hot sauce, to taste

1 tablespoon toasted pepitas (see Tip)

Lime wedge, for serving

Directions

Whisk salsa and yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside.

Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, edamame, orzo, onion, and cheese in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and the salsa dressing; toss to combine. Season with hot sauce to taste, sprinkle with pepitas, and serve with lime wedge, if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 403 kcal
• Total Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
• Cholesterol: 14 mg
• Sodium: 520 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 51 g
• Dietary Fiber: 15 g
• Total Sugars: 14 g
• Protein: 24 g