Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables, perfect as a side dish or main course.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini pasta (cooked)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chipotle sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then cool completely.
- Combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle sauce, and lime juice until smooth.
- Toss the cooled pasta with the vegetable mixture and dressing until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best taste and adjust the heat by modifying the chipotle sauce to your liking. Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican