This mayo-free pasta salad is bright and crisp, with a hint of chilli. A great braai side-salad.

Ingredients

Dressing

• 45 ml (3 Tbsp.) olive oil
• 80 ml lemon juice
• 15 ml (1 Tbsp.) coriander, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 5 ml (1 tsp.) brown sugar
• 4 ml chilli flakes
• 2.5 ml ground cumin
• Salt

Salad

• 250 ml (1 cup) bowtie noodles, boiled and drained
• 1 x 400 g can Rhodes Quality Black Beans, drained
• 1 red onion, finely chopped
• 250 ml (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 large avocados, peeled and chopped
• 65 ml coriander, chopped

Method

1.  To prepare the dressing, add all of the ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until combined.
2.  Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Toss the pasta with a few teaspoons of the dressing.
4. Add the Rhodes Quality Black Beans.
5. Add the tomatoes, avocado, chopped coriander and lemon juice and toss well to mix.
6. Drizzle a little extra dressing over the salad and chill until serving.