Best Black Bean Pasta Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, black beans, peppers and onion. Combine the salad dressing, salsa and cayenne. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare dressing. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook chicken in hot oil for 6-8 minutes , stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in th center. Toss chicken, chili powder, garlic and salt. (add more seasonings to taste if you wish) Set chicken aside.
• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water.
• Mix pasta, chicken,dressing, tomato and beans. Enjoy!
• Creamy Cilantro-Pesto Dressing.
• 1 1/2 cups chopped cilantro (3/4 cup dried).
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
• 1/3 cups pine nuts.
• 1/3 cup olive oil.
• 1/4 cup whipping cream **.
• 1 teaspoons grated lemon peel.
• 1 TBSP.lemon juice ***.
• 1/8 teaspoons ground red pepper.
• 2 cloves garlic.
• Place all above ingredients in a food processor or blender.
• Cover and process until smooth.

PASTA AND BLACK BEAN SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine roasted red peppers, olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, and all herbs in the blender or food processor and process until well blended into a smooth dressing.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Toss sauce with pasta and black beans.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
• Place peas and carrots in a colander.
• When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
• Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Mix a few times while chilling.

LOW-FAT BLACK BEAN-PASTA SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta, beans, and veggies.
• Toss with salsa and lemon pepper. This can be served immediately, but the flavor is better if it is refrigerated for a few hours or overnight.

BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook macaroni as directed on pkg.; drain.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Cover.
• Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

BLACK BEAN & CORN PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.1/5)

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
• 2. Place peas and carrots in a colander.
• 3. When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
• 4. Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
• 5. Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
• 6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.

BLACK BEAN & CORN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to the package directions.
• Drain and rinse pasta with cool water.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Boil pasta in salted water for about 6 to 8 minutes.
• In the meantime prepare the guacamole.
• Peel and mash the avocado in a bowl. Add in all the herbs and spices and mix well.
• Finely chop the onion, remove the seeds and pulp from the tomato, chop it and add them both in the avocado bowl.
• Strain the pasta, place it in a bowl and top it with dollops of guacamole.

BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD WITH HABANERO RECIPE

Steps:

• Combine ingredients.