Tex Mex Pasta Salad
A light and creamy green-salsa dressing highlights this easy pasta salad with Southwestern flavors.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon tomatillo salsa
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1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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¾ cup chopped red bell pepper
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¾ cup frozen shelled edamame (4 oz.), cooked according to package directions, drained and cooled
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½ cup cooked orzo, preferably whole-wheat, cooled
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¼ cup chopped red onion
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2 tablespoons shredded pepper Jack cheese
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
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Hot sauce, to taste
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1 tablespoon toasted pepitas
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Lime wedge, for serving
Description
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Whisk salsa and yogurt in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Combine tomatoes, bell pepper, edamame, orzo, onion, and cheese in a bowl. Add salt, pepper, and the salsa dressing; toss to combine. Season with hot sauce to taste, sprinkle with pepitas, and serve with lime wedge, if desired.