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Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad

Delicious Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad with Creamy Lime Twist

This Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad is a vibrant, high-protein dish perfect for summer picnics or meal prep, featuring a creamy lime dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta Can substitute with other short noodles.
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained and rinsed.
  • 1 cup Corn Canned, frozen, or fresh (cooked).
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach Can use other greens like kale.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Can substitute with parsley.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt Low-fat or non-dairy options are alternatives.
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 2 limes Limes Juiced.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Cooking and Combining
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water as per package instructions (8-10 minutes) and then rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add cooled pasta, black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro to the dressing. Gently fold to combine.
  4. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper, or lime juice.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse canned ingredients thoroughly and use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor. Can store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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