Filled with bright, fresh vegetables and a creamy, non-fat dressing, this Weight Watchers pasta salad with feta is a fantastic side dish for any meal. It’s delicious and nutritious, and only 7 Weight Watchers points per serving.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Fresh & Flavorful: Weight Watchers Pasta Salad with Feta and Cilantro is light, zesty, and packed with fresh ingredients.
- Low in Points: A healthy, satisfying option that fits perfectly into your WW plan without compromising on flavor.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: Make a batch ahead and enjoy it as a lunch or side throughout the week.
🥚Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for the pasta salad:
- 200g of bow tie pasta
- 200g of sweetcorn, drained
- 150g of black eyes beans, drained
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 tomato, chopped
- ½ of a yellow onion, chopped
- ¼ cup of cilantro, chopped
- 100g of Feta cheese
- 1 orange pepper for topping
- 1 red pepper for toppings
For the salad dressing:
- 1 cup plain greek nonfat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Dairy-free twist: Use dairy-free feta or skip the cheese for a lighter option.
- Flavor boost: Add a sprinkle of chili flakes or a squeeze of fresh lime juice for an extra zing.
- Veggie swap: Use red onion instead of yellow onion or add some diced cucumbers for crunch.
🔪How to Make This Weight Watchers Pasta Recipe
This easy Weight Watchers macaroni salad recipe serves three people at 7 Weight Watchers points per serving.
To begin, add pasta bow ties to a pot of boiling water and cook until al dente.
Whilst cooking your pasta, drain and measure out your sweetcorn and black beans. You can use frozen corn or canned corn, the Weight Watchers points are the same.
Chop your peppers, tomato, onion and cilantro and set aside.
Once the pasta is cooked and drained, pour into a large mixing bowl and let it cool for a few minutes, mixing occasionally so that the pasta doesn’t become sticky and hard.
Add in corn, black beans, green pepper, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
To make the Weight Watchers low-point salad dressing, mix the yogurt, lime, honey, cumin and paprika in a bowl or salad dressing bottle. Stir or shake the dressing until the ingredients are well mixed.
Pour dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
Break up your feta cheese and sprinkle over the top of your pasta, use a fork or salad spoons to mix the ingredients around in your bowl.
Your Weight Watchers pasta salad recipe is now complete. You can set this aside in the fridge or serve immediately. This could be a great salad lunch or be shared as a side dish with other food.
Here are a few more weight watchers salad recipes you’ll love!
- Weight Watchers Avocado Caprese Salad
- Weight Watchers Four Bean Salad
- Weight Watchers Freestyle Egg Salad
- Weight Watchers Macaroni Salad Recipe
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Let the salad chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. This helps the flavors come together and makes it even more refreshing.
- Fresh cilantro really takes the flavor up a notch, so if you can, go for fresh instead of dried.
- Feel free to swap the green pepper for red or yellow for a colorful twist, and toss in some cucumbers or cherry tomatoes for extra crunch!
💭 FAQs
Keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. It’s perfect for meal prep or to enjoy as leftovers!
Absolutely! You can swap the feta for goat cheese or even mozzarella for a different twist.
Yes! This salad is great for prepping ahead of time. Just store the dressing separately and mix it in when you're ready to serve.
Yes, it’s super satisfying! With the beans, veggies, and pasta, it's a light yet filling option for lunch or dinner.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Weight Watchers Pasta Salad with Feta and Cilantro:
- Grilled Chicken Skewers: Juicy grilled chicken adds some protein to the light pasta salad.
- Crispy Roasted Chickpeas: For extra crunch and a savory kick that pairs well with the fresh salad.
- Avocado Slices: Creamy avocado for a smooth, healthy side to complement the zesty salad.
- Tomato Basil Soup: A warm, comforting side to balance out the cold pasta salad, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Weight Watchers Pasta Salad With Feta And Cilantro
Ingredients
- 200 g of bow tie pasta
- 200 g of sweetcorn drained
- 150 g of black eyes beans drained
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 tomato chopped
- ½ of a yellow onion chopped
- ¼ cup of cilantro chopped
- 100 g of Feta cheese
- 1 orange pepper for topping
- 1 red pepper for toppings
Healthy Salad Dressing Ingredients
- 1 cup plain greek non fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon honey
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Fill your pot with water and bring to boil.
- Once the water is boiling add your pasta bow ties and cook for around 20 minutes until soft.
- Whilst cooking your pasta drain and measure out your sweetcorn and black beans. You can use frozen corn or canned corn, the weight watchers points are the same.
- Chop your orange and green bell pepper, tomato, onion and cilantro and set aside.
- Once the pasta is cooked, drain the water and add your pasta to a large mixing bowl.
- Let the pasta cool for a few minutes, mixing occasionally so that the pasta doesn’t become sticky and hard.
- Once the bow tie pasta is cooled, add in your drained corn, black beans, green pepper, tomato, onion, cilantro.
- Now it’s time to create your low point weight watchers salad dressing.
- Mix the yoghurt, lime, honey, cumin and paprika in a bowl or salad dressing bottle. Stir or shake the dressing until the ingredients are well mixed.
- Add the dressing to your pasta dish.
- Break up your Feta cheese and sprinkle over the top of your pasta, use a fork or salad spoons to mix the ingredients around in your bowl.
- Your Weight Watchers healthy salad recipe is now complete. You can set this aside in the fridge or serve immediately. This could be a great salad lunch or be shared as a side dish with other food. Enjoy.
This looks delicious and so healthy! I am not following Weight Watchers diet but I would certainly not mind making this one day when I feel like having a salad for lunch/dinner.
Oh I hope you enjoy it!