Lunch Box Power Pasta Salad
Servings
8servings
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water; place in a large bowl and set aside.
  2. Yogurt dressing: In a small food processor or blender, place yogurt, 2 avocado halves, 2 tablespoons lime juice, oil, garlic, pepper, and salt; blend until smooth.
  3. Place the remaining 2 avocado halves on the cutting board and cube. Slide avocado into a small bowl and drizzle with remaining lime juice; toss gently. Add avocado to the large bowl of cooked pasta.
  4. To the bowl of cooked pasta and avocado, add corn, carrot, beans, turkey, cheese and optional cilantro. Mix gently to combine. Pour yogurt dressing over the salad and toss. Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.
Nutrition Facts
Lunch Box Power Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 21mg 7%
Sodium 427mg 18%
Potassium 570mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Dietary Fiber 9g 36%
Sugars 3g
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 26%
Vitamin C 16%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 11%
Iron 14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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