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Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad

Refreshing Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Dressing

This Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, high-protein dish perfect for meal prep and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or any short noodle pasta like penne or bowtie
For the Protein & Veggies
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn can be canned, frozen, or fresh; cooked or thawed
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach can be replaced with arugula or omitted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can be substituted with parsley
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt can use low-fat yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil any neutral oil can serve as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is preferable
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin optional for those sensitive to spice
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika can substitute with regular paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar can omit or use honey as an alternative
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Limes freshly squeezed juice
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise optional for added creaminess

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the dressing, along with black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro. Fold gently to combine.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 12gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Make sure to rinse black beans to eliminate extra sodium. The salad tastes even better after chilling and can be customized with your favorite veggies.

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