Low Fat Black Bean Pasta Salad Vegan

Light, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Low Fat Black Bean Pasta Salad is the perfect vegan dish for a healthy lunch or side. Featuring hearty whole-grain pasta, protein-packed black beans, and a medley of fresh veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, this salad strikes a perfect balance between nutrition and taste. The zesty lime and apple cider vinegar dressing—sweetened with a touch of maple syrup and spiced with cumin and garlic powder—elevates the flavors without adding excess fat. Ready in just 30 minutes and made with pantry-friendly ingredients, this vibrant, oil-optional recipe is ideal for meal prep, picnics, or potlucks. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying, plant-based delight that’s as wholesome as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 8 ounces Whole-grain pasta
• 1 cup Black beans (cooked, rinsed, and drained)
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
• 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 small Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Salt
• 0.25 teaspoons Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the whole-grain pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, ground cumin, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil (if using). Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 4

Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables and beans.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until well-coated.

Step 6

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1087.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	696.3

Total Fat 9.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1214.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 135.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.0g	0%
Total Sugars 22.8g
Protein 32.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 234.3mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1865.9mg	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: 11.2%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 71.8%