Pasta and Black Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing
Vibrant, zesty, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Pasta and Black Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is a colorful medley of flavors and textures that's perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish. Featuring tender pasta, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this salad is tossed in a smoky, tangy dressing made with roasted red peppers, garlic, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to prepare in advance, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying dish that combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 250 grams Pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
- 400 grams Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium Cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large Roasted red peppers, drained
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 Garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
To make the roasted red pepper dressing, place the roasted red peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1385 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.9 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.6 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2190 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 170.8 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 42.6 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2063 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.
