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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

A vibrant and hearty pasta salad combining the flavors of cowboy caviar with the satisfying texture of pasta, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 8 oz pasta any short pasta like rotini or penne
Vegetables
  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Salad
  1. Add the cooked pasta to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and toss everything together until well combined.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 10gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It’s great for meal prep and can be customized with additional ingredients like avocado or jalapeños.

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