Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing
Black Bean and Corn Pasta Salad with Lime Greek Yogurt Dressing is a vibrant, nutritious dish that shines at any gathering. This refreshing salad features hearty rotini pasta tossed with protein-rich black beans, sweet corn, and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy lime-infused Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues or meal prep, this versatile salad can be served as a main course or a satisfying side. With its quick preparation time of just 25 minutes, this recipe is designed for busy weeknights and last-minute gatherings alike. Enjoy a flavor-packed dish that’s as healthy as it is delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans
- 1 can (11 oz) corn
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 limes
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, sugar, salt, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the drained pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Mix in black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro until well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill for two hours to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg