Cilantro Lime Black Bean Pasta Salad
An easy to put together and easy to transport Corn and Black Bean Pasta Salad with a refreshing yogurt dressing with lime and cilantro is just what you need for summer!
Servings: 4
Calories: 430kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup macaroni whole grain, cooked
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 1 corn grilled and kernels removed
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 jalapeno deseeded and chopped
- ¾ cup cotija cheese crumbled
For the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing:
- ½ lime
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¾ cup yogurt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- salt to taste
- crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Add the cooked macaroni to a large salad bowl and top with the black beans, veggies, cheese and the avocado oil.
- Pour everything for the dressing in a mason jar and shake to mix well or mix with a fork in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, beans and veggies. Toss it gently.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 430kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 778mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 6g