Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

A colorful and simple little side dish that has been a big hit at potlucks and picnics. It is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!

• Preparation Time: 1 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 11 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• ⅓ cup Italian-style salad dressing
• 2 cups small seashell pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• ½ tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ tablespoons ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.