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corn and black bean salad

Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad

This Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad combines fusilli pasta with corn, black beans, bell pepper and cilantro for a Southwestern flair.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 227 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces fusilli pasta uncooked
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn drained
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
  • 1/2 cup yellow or red bell pepper diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/2 avocado diced, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain; set aside to cool. Once cooled, add the pasta to a large bowl. Add the corn, blackbeans, tomatoes, bell pepper and cilantro. Stir together.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and salt.
  • Add the dressing to the pasta salad. Stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. Add the avocado and red pepper flakes (if desired) just before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 207mgPotassium: 351mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 665IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
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