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Cilantro Lime Black Bean Pasta Salad
An easy to put together and easy to transport Corn and Black Bean Pasta Salad with a refreshing yogurt dressing with lime and cilantro is just what you need for summer!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 430 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup macaroni whole grain, cooked
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ red bell pepper chopped
- ½ green bell pepper chopped
- 1 corn grilled and kernels removed
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and chopped
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 Jalapeño deseeded and chopped
- ¾ cup cotija cheese crumbled
For the Cilantro Lime Yogurt Dressing:
- ½ lime
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ¾ cup yogurt
- ½ tsp cumin
- 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- salt to taste
- crushed black pepper
Instructions
- Add the cooked macaroni to a large salad bowl and top with the black beans, veggies, cheese and the avocado oil.
- Pour everything for the dressing in a mason jar and shake to mix well or mix with a fork in a bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta, beans and veggies. Toss it gently.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
430kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
778mg
(32%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 430kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 778mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.