Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with our Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad. This creamy and spicy dish is a perfect companion for any summer gathering, from picnics to barbecues. Featuring roasted jalapenos, rich cheddar cheese, and a tangy dressing, this pasta salad tantalizes your taste buds while keeping carb counts low thanks to Fiber Gourmet light elbow pasta. Not only is it easy to prepare with minimal ingredients, but it’s also customizable—feel free to add your choice of vegetables or proteins to make it uniquely yours. Enjoy the vibrant taste of this crowd-pleaser that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 halved jalapenos (seeds and ribs removed)
- 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 shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot.
- Toss jalapenos with olive oil and broil on a baking sheet for about 10 minutes until charred.
- Cook the elbow pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain well.
- Combine drained pasta with whipped cream cheese in a mixing bowl.
- Steam the broiled jalapenos in a sealed container for 20 minutes, then peel and chop them.
- Mix chopped jalapenos, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and cheddar into the pasta mixture.
- Chill before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Broiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg