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Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt

Creamy Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt

Enjoy this vibrant Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt, perfect for busy nights and healthy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Feel free to substitute with any short noodle pasta.
For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans 15 oz, rinsed and drained.
  • 1 can Corn 11 oz, drained or use fresh when in season.
  • 1 cup Fresh Spinach Chopped, can swap for other leafy greens.
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, optional.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Full fat, can use lactose-free yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil Alternative neutral oil can be used.
  • ½ tbsp Minced Garlic Use fresh garlic if possible.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Adds warm flavors.
  • ½ tsp Smoked Paprika Optional if not available.
  • 1 tsp Sugar Can substitute with honey.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Juice from 2 limes Fresh Lime Juice Always use freshly squeezed.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water until tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Fold cooled pasta, black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro (if using) into the dressing. Mix well.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  5. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving, or serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Rinse canned beans and corn to prevent excess liquid in the dressing. Taste and adjust flavors before serving.

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