Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad bursting with fresh ingredients and Latin-inspired flavors, perfect for gatherings and quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine in a large bowl the black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
- Whisk together in a small bowl the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl of vegetables and beans, then pour the dressing over the top.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later. Enjoy at picnics or potlucks!
Notes
For a crunchier texture, consider adding toasted nuts or seeds before serving. Use seasonal ingredients for the freshest flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg





