Description

This Healthy Taco Pasta Salad combines the irresistible flavors of taco-seasoned ground turkey with tender fusili and a creamy yogurt dressing, making it ideal for a quick dinner or nutritious meal prep.

Ingredients

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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

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Add the ground turkey and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
Mix in taco seasoning and lentils; set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine cooked fusili with the ground meat mixture and additional toppings.
For the dressing, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, BBQ sauce, and spices until smooth.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.

Notes

Ensure the ground turkey is fully cooked before adding spices.
Feel free to customize toppings with your favorites like avocado or cheese.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days for meal prep convenience.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 50g
Fiber: 10g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg