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Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner, Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American, Tex Mex
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing is a nutritious, protein-packed dish that’s perfect for meal prep, parties, or a quick vegetarian dinner. Featuring rotini pasta, black beans, corn, and fresh greens tossed in a zesty creamy lime dressing, it’s both flavorful and refreshing with a Tex-Mex twist.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

  • 16 oz rotini pasta or any short noodle pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (11 oz) corn, drained
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup full fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Optional: 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain it in a strainer and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta.
  2. Prepare Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and fresh lime juice. Whisk together until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine Salad: Add the drained pasta, black beans, corn, chopped spinach, and cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Stir thoroughly until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  4. Season and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice according to preference. You can serve immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a couple of hours to enhance the flavors before serving.

Notes

  • The dressing is designed to be light and lower in fat, but it absorbs into the pasta after a day. For a creamier dressing that lasts longer on the pasta, add about ½ cup of mayonnaise to the dressing mixture.
  • This salad can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator, making it great for meal prep.
  • Feel free to swap the spinach for other leafy greens or add diced avocado for extra creaminess.

Find it online: https://yumrecipesfood.com/black-bean-and-corn-pasta-salad-with-lime-greek-yogurt-dressing-recipe/