Spicy Three-Bean Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Spicy Three-Bean Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb pasta (I prefer small sea shells or elbow macaroni); 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans; 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans; 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed; 12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed; 1 (15 ounce) can black olives, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 medium cucumber, diced; 3 green onions, coarsely chopped; 1 medium carrot, peeled & shredded; 1 cup bell pepper, seeded & diced (assorted colors add to presentation and flavor); 2 cups extra virgin olive oil; 1 limes, juice of (enhances flavor of olive oil) or 1 lemon, juice of (cuts olive flavor); 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; ½ teaspoon dried cilantro; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb pasta (I prefer small sea shells or elbow macaroni)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans
2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn, thawed
12 ounces monterey jack pepper cheese, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can black olives, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium cucumber, diced
3 green onions, coarsely chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled & shredded
1 cup bell pepper, seeded & diced (assorted colors add to presentation and flavor)
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 limes, juice of (enhances flavor of olive oil) or 1 lemon, juice of (cuts olive flavor)
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)

1
Boil pasta according to pkg directions; set aside to cool.
2
While waiting for pasta, combine dressing ingredients and set aside.
3
(Rolling the lime while putting pressure on it with the palm of your hand helps release the juice.
4
).
5
Once the pasta is cool, place into large mixing bowl.
6
Place beans in colander, rinse and drain well, and add to mixing bowl.
7
Place frozen corn into colander and allow to thaw.
8
(I sometimes run cold water over corn to thaw faster.)
9
Drain well and add to mixing bowl.
10
Add remaining ingredients and dressing to mixing bowl; mix well.
11
NOTES: Salad tastes great when served immediately but is even better the next day.

2204

kcal

Calories

152

Fat

162

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb pasta (I prefer small sea shells or elbow macaroni), 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, 2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, 2 (15 ounce) cans dark red kidney beans, and more.

Yes, Spicy Three-Bean Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Spicy Three-Bean Pasta Salad

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