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Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad

Flavorful Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad for Quick Meals

This Black Bean & Corn Pasta Salad is quick to make and packed with protein, perfect for busy lunches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta or any short pasta like penne or macaroni
For the Salad
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Corn canned, frozen, or fresh
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach can be omitted
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with parsley
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Full Fat Plain Greek Yogurt or low-fat
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh is best, garlic powder can work
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika or regular paprika
  • 2 pcs Limes juiced
  • 1 tbsp Mayonnaise optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Colander
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, lime juice, salt, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
  4. Adjust seasoning, adding more salt, black pepper, or lime juice as needed.
  5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. This salad can also be frozen without dressing for up to 3 months.

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