Description
A vibrant pasta salad packed with fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (like rotini or penne)
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Combine the veggies: In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Toss it all together: Add the cooled pasta to the veggie mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss until well combined.
- Chill: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow the salad to chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg