Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad |
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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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! Ingredients:
2 cups small seashell pasta |
1/3 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 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin |
1/2 tablespoon chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon onion powder |
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder |
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional) |
salt and pepper to taste |
Directions:
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.
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.
3. Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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