black bean sunshine pasta salad
A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. Cook time is refrigeration time.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
8 Hr
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 8 ounces dry spiral pasta (tri-color)
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen peas and carrots
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 20 ounces canned pineapple chunks in juice
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 2 large oranges, peeled and sectioned (cut each section into 3 pieces)
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (not salt)
- - salt and pepper to taste
How To Make black bean sunshine pasta salad
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Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
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Step 2Place peas and carrots in a colander.
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Step 3When 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.
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Step 4Add pineapple (drained, reserve 1/2 cup juice), beans, bell pepper, onions, and orange sections. Toss to combine.
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Step 5Combine 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.
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Step 6Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight (8 hours). Give it a stir a few times while chilling.
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Category:
Pasta Salads
Ingredient:
Pasta
Culture:
American
Keyword:
#picnic
Method:
Refrigerate/Freeze
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