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Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad

Here's how you make Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad
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  • Servings: 12
  • Prep: 30m
  • Cook: 8h
    • The following recipe serves 12 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 8 ounces dry spiral pasta (tri-color)
  • 1 package (10 ounce) frozen peas and carrots
  • 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple chunks (in juice, drained and reserve 1/2 cup juice)
  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup red bell pepper, sliced thin (cut each slice into 3 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup green onion, thinly sliced
  • 14 1/2 ounces oranges (2 large, peeled & sectioned, cut sections into 3 pieces each)
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar (or more to taste)
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • 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.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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