Description
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt is the perfect dish for any occasion. Combining hearty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy lime yogurt dressing, this vibrant salad will make your taste buds sing. Whether you’re prepping for a summer picnic or a cozy dinner at home, this salad is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz short pasta (e.g., fusilli or rotini)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over it. Toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg