Black Bean Sunshine Pasta Salad
A nice, colorful picnic or buffet salad. cook time is chill time.
Steps
Cook pasta according to package directions for the minimum cooking time.
Place peas and carrots in a colander.
When pasta is done , pour into the colander over peas and carrots.
Drain and place in a large bowl.
Add pineapple , beans , bell pepper , onions , and orange sections.
Toss to combine.
Combine 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.
Cover with plastic wrap and chill overnight.
Mix a few times while chilling.
Ingredients
tri-color spiral pasta, frozen peas and carrots, pineapple chunks in juice, black beans, red bell pepper, green onion, oranges, orange juice, wine vinegar, honey, dried basil, orange zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper