Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad
Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together the bold tastes of spicy jalapenos, creamy cheese, and hearty pasta, making it an ideal choice for picnics, BBQs, or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Broiling/Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 jalapenos (halved and seeded)
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
- 16 ounces Fiber Gourmet light elbow pasta
- 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups plain Greek yogurt
- 6 ounces cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Garlic powder, onion powder, pink salt, and cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Coat halved jalapenos in olive oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
- Broil jalapenos for about 10 minutes until charred.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with whipped cream cheese.
- Steam broiled jalapenos in a sealed bag for 20 minutes; then peel and chop them.
- Mix chopped jalapenos with the pasta mixture along with Greek yogurt and seasonings.
- Chill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 215g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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