Vegan Black Bean Pasta Salad with Lime Dressing

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This vegan black bean pasta salad with lime dressing is perfect for a packed lunch, potluck or easy meal or side dish you can make in 20 minutes.



The recipe combines the hearty textures of pasta and black beans with corn, bell peppers, cucumber and tomato, all dressed in a zesty fresh lime vinaigrette. Bright and vibrant, packed with nutrition and easy to prepare, this is a great option for busy days when you want something that’s both satisfying and healthy.



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Recipe Highlights




  • Vegan.

  • Can be gluten-free.

  • 9 g fiber per serving.

  • 12 g protein per serving.

  • Lots of fresh veggies.

  • Easy to customize.

  • Ready in less than 20 minutes.

  • Side dish or light meal.





Ingredients



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  • Pasta: You can use any short pasta shape like rotini, bows, macaroni or penne pasta.

  • Black Beans: You can use canned black beans or cooked from scratch, in which case it’s about 2 cups. Drain and rinse canned black beans before use. Substitute chickpeas, kidney beans or pinto beans.

  • Corn: Canned, frozen or fresh corn cut off the cob can be used.

  • Vegetables: Substitute green pepper for red or yellow. Cucumber can be omitted if you don’t have available. You can use cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or chopped roma tomatoes.

  • Red Wine Vinegar: Substitute apple cider vinegar if needed.

  • Maple Syrup: Substitute agave syrup or honey if needed.



This list is not complete. Please see the recipe card at the end of the post for the complete ingredient list with measurements and detailed instructions.





Variations




  • Mix in up to 1 diced avocado at the time of serving or serve on top of individual servings.

  • Jalapeno can be added for a bit of heat or you can add a pinch of chilli flakes.

  • For serving, top with more fresh cilantro, black pepper, lime juice and green onions.

  • For a creamy black bean pasta salad, omit all of the dressing ingredients and use the Southwest chipotle dressing from this Vegan Taco Salad Recipe.




Step-by-Step Instructions



Step 1 (not pictured): Cook the pasta al dente according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water.





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