Black Bean Pasta Salad With Habanero Food

ZESTY SOUTHERN PASTA AND BEAN SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse pasta in cold water. Place in a large mixing bowl and add dressing and salt; mix well.
• Combine pinto beans and black beans in a colander; rinse with cold water and add to pasta. Add corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste; toss lightly.
• Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.

BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
• Place peas and carrots in a colander.
• When pasta is done, pour into the colander over peas and carrots. ( the hot water will cook the vegetables slightly.) Drain and place in a large bowl.
• Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
• Combine reserved pineapple juice and remaining ingredients. Mix well. Taste to adjust vinegar and salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture. Mix gently until well combined.
• Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Mix a few times while chilling.

LOW-FAT BLACK BEAN-PASTA SALAD (VEGAN)

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, mix the pasta, beans, and veggies.
• Toss with salsa and lemon pepper. This can be served immediately, but the flavor is better if it is refrigerated for a few hours or overnight.