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Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

13 ingredients 1 min + 10 min 8 servings openrecipes
Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

"A colorful and simple little side dish that has been a big hit at potlucks and picnics. It is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!"

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

625
Calories
30g
Protein
5g
Fat
122g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pasta 1 cup cooked (140g) 220
Pinto Bean 1/2 cup (86g) canned 122
Black Bean 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 114
Corn 1/2 cup kernels (82g) 77
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Salad Dressing not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small seashell pasta
  • 1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

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