This delicious pasta salad is loaded with vegetables, and it has just enough mayonnaise in it to give it great flavor. I made this with macaroni, but any similar pasta will work.
Serve this at your next summer get together or take it along to a potluck dinner. It's great with burgers, or serve with grilled marinated chicken or steaks.
Large Photo of Pasta Salad With Black Beans
Serve this at your next summer get together or take it along to a potluck dinner. It's great with burgers, or serve with grilled marinated chicken or steaks.
Large Photo of Pasta Salad With Black Beans
Ingredients:
- 6 ounces macaroni, about 1 1/2 cups uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups diced seeded plum tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber
- 1 can (about 15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels, cooled and drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
Preparation:
Cook macaroni following package directions. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, beans, corn, cilantro, and garlic, toss to blend ingredients. In another bowl combine the remaining ingredients, stirring to blend. Pour over the macaroni mixture and gently stir to blend thoroughly. Chill and serve.
Serves 8 to 10.
