ZESTY SOUTHERN PASTA AND BEAN SALAD

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A colorful and simple little side dish that has been a big hit at potlucks and picnics. It is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!

Provided by ARIA_MC

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups small seashell pasta
⅓ 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 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
½ tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 48.6 g, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 642.7 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

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