Southwest Pasta Salad
No need to reheat this veggie-loaded Southwest Pasta Salad, which makes it a great packed lunch idea for your toddler… or yourself!
Servings: 8
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ lb rotini pasta
- 1 cup black beans canned (drained and rinsed)
- ½ cup tomatoes diced
- ½ cup red orange, or yellow pepper, diced
- ½ cup corn canned or frozen * see note
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped finely
Dressing
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 tablespoon lime juice preferably fresh
- ½ tablespoon honey or maple syrup **see note below
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to the directions of the box.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
- Pour the dressing ingredients over the salad. Toss to combine.
- Cover and chill for one hour prior to serving.
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Notes
*Do not use canned cream corn.
** If you have a child under 12 months that will be eating this, don't use honey due to the risk of infant botulism.
- Feel free to add more herbs and spices if you and your child enjoy flavour. As is, this recipe is mild.
- Other add ins:
- Shredded chicken
- Cheddar or Monterey jack cheese
- Avocado (add right before serving)
- Red onion
- Finely diced jalapeños (for those that enjoy some spice!)
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
