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Southwest Quinoa Pasta Salad

Southwest Quinoa Pasta Salad

A protein-packed chilled salad combining black beans, corn, and zesty taco-spiced dressing.

⏱ 15 min prep · 10 min cookServes 4490 cal · 16g proteinvegetarianvegandairy freehigh protein

Ingredients

  • 400 g penne
  • 1 can black beans (canned)
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 count red bell pepper
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 count lime
  • 0.25 cup cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook penne, drain, and rinse with cold water.

  2. 2

    Rinse and drain the black beans.

  3. 3

    Combine the cold pasta, black beans, thawed corn, and diced red bell pepper in a bowl.

  4. 4

    In a small jar, shake together the olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning.

  5. 5

    Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and top with fresh cilantro.

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