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Healthy Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad

Deliciously Healthy Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad Recipe

A vibrant, high-protein Healthy Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad that’s quick to prepare and refreshing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta any short noodle pasta like penne works too
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn canned, fresh, or frozen (thawed)
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach optional
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped, parsley can be substituted
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt sour cream can be used as an alternative
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin omit for a milder taste
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika regular paprika can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust based on taste
  • 2 juices Limes freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise optional for creaminess

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool running water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy; adjust seasoning to taste.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, drained black beans, corn, chopped spinach, and cilantro to the dressing. Gently toss until everything is well-coated with dressing.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This salad is best enjoyed chilled. Stir before serving to refresh the mix.

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