Pasta and Black Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

Vibrant, zesty, and packed with nutritious ingredients, this Pasta and Black Bean Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing is a colorful medley of flavors and textures that's perfect for a quick lunch or a refreshing side dish. Featuring tender pasta, protein-rich black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp cucumber, this salad is tossed in a smoky, tangy dressing made with roasted red peppers, garlic, and a touch of sweetness from honey or maple syrup. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to prepare in advance, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a satisfying dish that combines wholesome ingredients with bold, Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Pasta (such as fusilli or rotini)
• 400 grams Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 large Roasted red peppers, drained
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 Garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon Honey or maple syrup
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 3

To make the roasted red pepper dressing, place the roasted red peppers, olive oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, smoked paprika, honey (or maple syrup), salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss well to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1208.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1384.8

Total Fat 60.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2189.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 170.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.3g	0%
Total Sugars 22.3g
Protein 42.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 252.6mg	0%
Iron 11.6mg	0%
Potassium 2062.8mg	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: 39.1%

Protein: 12.2%

Carbs: 48.7%