Black Bean and Bow Tie Pasta Salad

Source: dLife

Black beans, cherry tomatoes, and bell peppers with bow tie pasta.

Nutrition Facts
Makes 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories	383.3
Total Carbs	74.8g
Dietary Fiber	14.7g
Sugars	25g
Total Fat	4g
Saturated Fat	1.1g
Unsaturated Fat	2.9g
Protein	18g
Sodium	677.2mg
Dietary Exchanges Fat , Fruit , Meat 1/4, Other Carbohydrate , Starch 2 1/4, Vegetable 6, Very Lean Meat
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8 oz Pasta, bow ties, semolina, dry
15 oz Beans, black, unsalted, fat free, canned, rinsed and drained
16 pint fresh cherry tomatoes, halved
1 fresh limes (med)
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fat free Italian dressing
3 tbsp Cheese, parmesan, fresh, grated

1 Prepare the pasta according to package directions. Omit any salt or fat.
2 Put the beans, tomatoes, and pepper in a salad bowl. Squeeze the lime juice over the mixture and throw away the membranes.
3 Mix in the cilantro and beans. Add the pasta. Toss with the Italian dressing. Sprinkle the Parmesan on top.
4 Refrigerate, covered, for 8 hours.

Try adding onions or jalapeños to kick it up a notch or two.