BLACK BEAN SUNSHINE PASTA SALAD

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A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by Mikekey *

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 8h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz dry spiral pasta (tri-color)
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen peas and carrots
1 can(s) (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c diced red bell pepper
1/2 c chopped green onion
2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned (cut each section into 3 pieces)
1/2 c orange juice
2 Tbsp wine vinegar
2 tsp honey
2 tsp dried basil
1 tsp grated orange zest
1/2 tsp garlic powder (not salt)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
  • 2. Place peas and carrots in a colander.
  • 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.
  • 4. Add pineapple , beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
  • 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.
  • 6. Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.

Adv Shahid rana
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This salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Awais BALOCH
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This is a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it.


Sage Leaf
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially good.


Spytonio
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This salad is delicious! The dressing is amazing and the black beans add a nice touch of protein.


Zahraa Ammar
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for dinner at home.


Edmond Maale
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This is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The dressing is especially good.


Ndawula Patrick
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This salad is delicious! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


PekoteC Electronics
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


sham babu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a cookout and everyone loved it. I'll definitely be making it again.


singh manoj
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The black beans and corn add a lot of flavor and texture.


Rehman Jutt
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This salad is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing!


rahau tahuat
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Just made this for dinner and it was delicious! The dressing is amazing.


Hamid ali Hamid ali
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This is one of my favorite pasta salads! It's so flavorful and refreshing, and it's always a hit at potlucks.


Ms Milon Howlader
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this salad! I'm not usually a big fan of black beans, but they were delicious in this dish. The dressing was also really tasty, and I loved the combination of flavors.


Bablu Hussain
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This pasta salad is a summer staple at our house! It's light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. I love that it's also really easy to make, and I can usually throw it together in about 30 minutes.


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