Healthy Food Dinner Diet Recipes

Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad Recipe

Posted on 08. Jun, 2009 by admin in Pasta Salads

“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!”

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

* 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

DIRECTIONS

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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