Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

This pasta and bean salad is one zesty side dish. With pasta, pinto and black beans, corn, tomatoes, Italian dressing, and spices, it's sure to be a hit.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups small seashell pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
• 1.5 tablespoons ground cumin
• 0.5 tablespoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 0.33333298563957 cup Italian-style salad dressing

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Step 2

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in shells and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse shells in cold water; place in a large bowl.

Step 3

Stir dressing into shells; season with salt. Stir in pinto and black beans. Add corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and pepper flakes. Season with salt and black pepper; stir to combine.