BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

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A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz dry spiral pasta (tri-color)
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas and carrots
1 can(s) (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 c chopped green onion
2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned (cut each section into 3 pieces)
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
  • 2. Place peas and carrots in a colander.
  • 3. When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
  • 4. Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
  • 5. Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
  • 6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.

Borehole Digger
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Aaden
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This salad is delicious and healthy! I love the combination of flavors.


Puskar Shah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover black beans and corn.


Emmygold Vevo
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Steve Persaud
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit! I love the combination of black beans, corn, and avocado.


Mr BAKRY
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This salad is delicious and healthy! The black beans, corn, and avocado are a great source of protein and fiber, and the dressing is made with olive oil, which is a healthy fat.


Sekimpi William
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. The black beans, corn, and avocado add a lot of flavor and texture, and the dressing is really tasty.


Emeka Emmanuel
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This salad is so refreshing and delicious! The black beans, corn, and avocado are a great combination, and the dressing is really flavorful. I love that it's also really easy to make.


Xane Vidz
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is an exception. The black beans, corn, and avocado add a lot of flavor and texture, and the dressing is really tasty. I'll definitely be making this again.


Thabet Hakim
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the bright and fresh flavors of the black beans, corn, and avocado. The dressing is also really light and refreshing.


Husnain Ahmad
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of flavors and textures. The black beans and corn add a nice crunch, and the avocado makes it creamy and rich. The dressing is also really good and ties everyt


muhammad ashiq
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This salad was delicious! I love the combination of flavors and textures. The black beans add a nice bite, the corn adds a touch of sweetness, and the avocado makes it creamy and rich. The dressing is also really good and complements the other ingred


Samani
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The black beans add a nice protein boost, and the avocado and corn give it a creamy and sweet flavor. The dressing is also really tasty and easy to ma


mr bon
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This pasta salad was a hit at my summer BBQ! The combination of black beans, corn, and avocado was so refreshing and flavorful. I loved the zesty dressing, too. It was the perfect dish to bring to a potluck.


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