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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad: A Vibrant Taste Adventure!


  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines pasta with a colorful mix of black beans, corn, peppers, and a zesty dressing, perfect for potlucks or as a side dish.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz pasta (your choice, such as rotini or penne)
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, red and green bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  3. Add the cooked pasta to the bowl with the vegetables.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference.
  • This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
  • For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg