MEXICAN PASTA SALAD ~ Quick & Easy Budget Meal ~ 99 Cents Only Stores (Sway to the 99)

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Chickpeas offer more protein and fiber.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Cook the pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Rinse with cool water, drain, and place in a large serving bowl.

Add the corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, avocados, green onions, jalapeno, and cilantro to the pasta.

In a small bowl or large measuring cup, stir together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime zest and juice, hot sauce, salt, chili powder, and smoked paprika to make the dressing.

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to coat.

Sprinkle the feta over the top and serve. If time allows, chill for 2 hours prior to serving or enjoy immediately.

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