Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad
Recipe: #11477
December 11, 2013
Categories: Salads, Bean Salad, Beans, Black Beans, Brunch, Picnic, Potluck, Kosher, Low Fat, Vegetarian, Frozen Vegetables, more
"A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. Cook time is refrigeration time."
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (188.3 g)
- Calories 249.8
- Total Fat - 1.1 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.2 g
- Cholesterol - 0 mg
- Sodium - 21.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 52.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 10.1 g
- Sugars - 11 g
- Protein - 10.1 g
- Calcium - 79.7 mg
- Iron - 2.4 mg
- Vitamin C - 65.9 mg
- Thiamin - 0.5 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
Step 2
Place peas and carrots in a colander.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
Step 5
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.
Step 6
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.
Tips
No special items needed.