5-Day Freshness
Zesty Italian Rotini Salad with Mozzarella Pearls & Pepperoni
The ultimate zero-reheat cold lunch that stays crisp for 5 days in the fridge.
395KCAL
19gPROTEIN
42gCARBS
17gFAT
Lunch● 5-Day Fridge Freshness
Southwest Pasta Salad with Black Beans, Roasted Corn & Chipotle Dressing
Rotini pasta tossed with black beans, sweet corn, red peppers, and creamy chipotle Greek yogurt dressing.
A festive, crowd-pleasing cold lunch salad. Tricolor rotini pasta tossed with protein-rich black beans, fire-roasted corn, diced bell peppers, and fresh cilantro, dressed in a creamy Greek yogurt chipotle lime dressing.
PREP TIME15 min
COOK TIME10 min
BATCH YIELD5 Meals
SHELF LIFE5 Days
Portion Multiplier
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Recipe Ingredients
Interactive Sunday ChecklistPasta & Southwest Veggies
Creamy Chipotle Lime Dressing
Step-by-Step Batch Method
6 Chef Steps- 1
Boil rotini pasta in salted water until firm al dente. Drain, rinse under cold running water, and drain completely.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayo, adobo sauce, lime juice, cumin, and sea salt until smooth.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine chilled pasta, rinsed black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, and cilantro.
- 4
Pour chipotle dressing over salad and fold together until noodles are coated.
- 5
Portion into five meal prep containers and top with cotija cheese crumbles.
- 6
Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.
👨🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish
- Firm noodles: cook pasta 1 minute less than package directions so dressing doesn't soften noodles over 5 days.
- Corn flavor: use fire-roasted frozen or canned corn for rich smoky Southwestern flavor.
- Extra protein: add grilled chicken strips or boiled eggs to hit 30g+ protein per serving.
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