Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing
Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing! This delicious dish features tender rotini pasta, juicy shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and a medley of crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion, all brought together by a luscious homemade cilantro dressing. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of cumin, infuses every bite with a tangy, herbaceous kick. Perfect for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution, this salad is a refreshing blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make, meal-prep-friendly recipe that’s both satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled for a zesty, summery vibe that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Rotini pasta (or other short pasta)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 cup Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for dressing)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 large Garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
While the pasta is cooling, prepare the creamy cilantro dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.
Pour the creamy cilantro dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
Garnish the salad with additional fresh chopped cilantro.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1362 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 35.4 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2427 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 213.6 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.4 g | 155% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 54.3 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 398 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 17.6 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2992 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
