Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this zesty and wholesome Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this dish combines tender rotini pasta, protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers, all tied together with a tangy lime-cumin dressing. A touch of honey or maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness, while chopped cilantro lends a refreshing finish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and nutritious dinner, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
- 15 oz Black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
- 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.
Toss everything together gently until well combined, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Enjoy your Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite main course!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.1 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.3 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.7 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.8 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.0 g | 86% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 194 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 2070 mg | 44% | |
*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.
