VEGAN BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

For the Pasta Salad

• 280g pasta - I like the gluten free spirals

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 cup corn kernels

• 1 small red bell pepper, diced

• 1 small yellow bell pepper, diced

• 1 cup diced cucumber

• 1 cup quartered grape or cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 a red onion, diced

• 1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro, minced

For the Dressing

• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar

• 1 tbsp maple syrup

• 1 tbsp lime zest

• juice from one lime, about 3 tbsp

• 2 cloves garlic, grated or crushed

• 1 tsp cumin