Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing Recipe
This Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing is a refreshing and flavorful dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a light meal. The zesty lime dressing pairs perfectly with the hearty black beans and sweet corn, making it a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta Salad:
- 16 oz rotini pasta (or any short noodle pasta)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can (11 oz) corn (drained)
- 1 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing:
- 1 cup full-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 limes (juiced)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil water and cook pasta. Rinse and drain.
- Prepare the Dressing: Mix Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, cumin, paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice in a bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix pasta, black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro with the dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add diced tomatoes or avocado for extra freshness.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Black Bean, Corn, Pasta Salad, Lime, Greek Yogurt Dressing, Vegetarian
