Quick and easy pasta salad
Description
Make this simple storecupboard pasta salad with sunny Mediterranean-style flavours like sundried tomatoes and basil. Pack it up for lunch the next day.
Ingredient
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
Direction
Instructions:
1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro.
3. Drizzle olive oil over the pasta salad and season with salt, pepper, dried oregano, and dried basil. Toss to evenly coat all the ingredients.
4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. The flavors will develop more if the salad is chilled for a few hours before serving.
Enjoy your quick and easy pasta salad! You can also add in other ingredients like diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, or shredded cheese for more flavor and texture.
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