Pasta Salad with Black Beans & Avocado Dressing
Everyone will love this pasta salad recipe that's packed with tomatoes, corn and black beans. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
Ingredients
- ½ ripe avocado
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small clove garlic, grated
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (about 3 cups)
- 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed
- ½ cup corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro