Pasta and Bean Salad
Originally submitted by Aria and modified by Kaboose.com
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This scrumptious pasta salad tosses together warm seashell pasta with pinto and black beans, corn, tomato and spicy seasonings for a tasty dish that's perfect for potlucks and buffets.
Ingredients
- 2 cups small seashell pasta
- 1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
- salt to taste
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
- 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse pasta in cold water. Place in a large mixing bowl and add dressing and salt; mix well.
- Combine pinto beans and black beans in a colander; rinse with cold water and add to pasta. Add corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste; toss lightly.
- Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
- calories: 298cal
- total fat: 7g
- cholesterol: 0mg
- sodium: 558mg
- carbohydrates: 51g
- fiber: 8.9g
- protein: 11.6g
Preparation Time: 1 min.
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Ready In: 15 min.
Servings: 8
Cooking Time: 10 min.
Ready In: 15 min.
Servings: 8
