Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing

Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing! This delicious dish features tender rotini pasta, juicy shredded chicken, hearty black beans, and a medley of crisp veggies like cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion, all brought together by a luscious homemade cilantro dressing. The creamy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of cumin, infuses every bite with a tangy, herbaceous kick. Perfect for a light lunch, a flavorful side dish, or a crowd-pleasing potluck contribution, this salad is a refreshing blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an easy-to-make, meal-prep-friendly recipe that’s both satisfying and packed with wholesome ingredients. Serve it chilled for a zesty, summery vibe that everyone will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Rotini pasta (or other short pasta)
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup Fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (for dressing)
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1 large Garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp Olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooling, prepare the creamy cilantro dressing. In a blender or food processor, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, chopped cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, ground cumin, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste, if needed.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, and chopped red onion.

Step 4

Pour the creamy cilantro dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Garnish the salad with additional fresh chopped cilantro.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve chilled and enjoy your Black Bean Chicken Pasta Salad with Creamy Cilantro Dressing!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1601.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1362.4

Total Fat 35.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2427.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 213.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 43.4g	0%
Total Sugars 23.4g
Protein 54.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 398.3mg	0%
Iron 17.6mg	0%
Potassium 2992.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.9%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 61.5%