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Black Bean Pasta Salad

Name: Black Bean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 8 oz whole-wheat pasta; 2 cups fresh tomato, chopped; 1 can ( 15 ounces ) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 cup no-salt-added corn kernels; 1/8 tsp pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp fresh garlic, minced; 2 tbsp snipped fresh basil

With its vibrant colors and crispy vegetables, this fresh summertime pasta salad will be a hit at your next cookout or potluck. Be sure to rinse the black beans thoroughly before adding them to the recipe—or choose organic to avoid added salt and preservatives even more.

Serves 8

Ready in 30 mins

Prep time 10 mins

Cooking time 20 mins

321 calories per serving

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Ingredients

> 8 oz whole-wheat pasta

> 2 cups fresh tomato, chopped

> 1 can ( 15 ounces ) black beans, rinsed and drained

> 1/2 cup chopped green pepper

> 1 small onion, chopped

> 1 cup no-salt-added corn kernels

> 1/8 tsp pepper

> 1 tbsp olive oil

> 1/2 tsp fresh garlic, minced

> 2 tbsp snipped fresh basil

Steps

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.