Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this zesty and wholesome Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad! Bursting with vibrant colors and fresh flavors, this dish combines tender rotini pasta, protein-packed black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers, all tied together with a tangy lime-cumin dressing. A touch of honey or maple syrup adds a subtle sweetness, while chopped cilantro lends a refreshing finish. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick and nutritious dinner, this salad comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served chilled or at room temperature. Packed with protein, fiber, and flavor, it’s a crowd-pleasing vegetarian dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 8 oz Rotini pasta (or any short pasta)
• 15 oz Black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tbsp Honey or maple syrup
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta and stop the cooking. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey or maple syrup, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over the top.

Step 5

Toss everything together gently until well combined, ensuring the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated in the dressing.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Step 7

Enjoy your Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad as a standalone dish or as a side to your favorite main course!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1152.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1278.4

Total Fat 48.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1220.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 176.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.1g
Protein 43.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 193.8mg	0%
Iron 13.3mg	0%
Potassium 2069.8mg	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: 33.0%

Protein: 13.1%

Carbs: 53.9%