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Rotini and Black Bean Salad Recipe

Rotini and Black Bean Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

8 oz rotini pasta
1 (19 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup grape tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh corn kernels, blanched
1/4 cup chopped green onion (white parts only )
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives or 1/4 cup tender green parts of the green onion
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 ripe avocado (to garnish )
1/2 lemon , juice of
1/4-1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tsp minced garlic
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Cook the rotini al dente, as directed on the package; drain and rinse briefly under cold running water; drain completely and set aside.
To make the dressing: whisk the vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper together; slowly whisk in the olive oil until an emulsion forms.
Put the pasta in a large mixing/serving bowl.
Add in the beans, tomatoes, corn, green onions, chives, and cilantro; toss gently to combine.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently again to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour but up to 24 hours.
Right before you are ready to serve, peel and dice the avocado and toss it with the lemon juice.
Sprinkle the avocado over the salad and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	180.51 Kcal (756 kJ)
Calories from fat	104.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	11.59g	18%
Sodium	5.76mg	0%
Potassium	243.79mg	5%
Total Carbs	17g	6%
Sugars	3.53g	14%
Dietary Fiber	3.08g	12%
Protein	2.89g	6%
Vitamin C	5.7mg	10%
Iron	32.7mg	182%
Calcium	15.2mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	167.32 Kcal (701 kJ)
Calories from fat	96.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.74g	18%
Sodium	5.34mg	0%
Potassium	225.99mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.76g	6%
Sugars	3.27g	14%
Dietary Fiber	2.86g	12%
Protein	2.68g	6%
Vitamin C	5.3mg	10%
Iron	30.3mg	182%
Calcium	14.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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