Description
For the Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, bowtie, or penne works best!)
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Chipotle Dressing:
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option!)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta Salad:
- 12 oz pasta (rotini, bowtie, or penne works best!)
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ½ yellow bell pepper, diced
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
For the Creamy Chipotle Dressing:
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option!)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from the can of chipotle peppers)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Pasta
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
Step 2: Prep the Salad Ingredients
- In a large bowl, combine black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and cilantro.
Step 3: Make the Chipotle Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and salt.
Step 4: Assemble & Toss
- Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the veggies.
- Pour the creamy chipotle dressing over the salad and toss until everything is coated.
Step 5: Chill & Serve!
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (for best flavor!).
- Serve chilled, garnished with extra cilantro & a squeeze of lime!