Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad). 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!

Brief

Prep 1min

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 4 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

Ingredients

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

Asian Chicken Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 267

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.9g 22%

Carbohydrates: 48.6g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 8.2g 33%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.8g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 598.4IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 13%

Vitamin C: 8.5mg 14%

Folate: 140.7mcg 35%

Calcium: 60.9mg 6%

Iron: 3.8mg 21%

Magnesium: 60.4mg 22%

Potassium: 525.3mg 15%

Sodium: 642.7mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 43.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.