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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad: Colorful Flavor in Every Bite

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad combines colorful vegetables and beans in a flavorful, easy-to-make dish that everyone will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Southwestern
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta Feel free to swap for gluten-free pasta if needed.
  • 1 can Black Beans Canned for quick prep.
  • 1 cup Corn Fresh, canned, or frozen.
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Grape tomatoes work well too.
  • 1 Bell Pepper Any variety works.
  • 1/2 medium Red Onion Substitute with green onions if desired.
  • 1 Avocado Add fresh right before serving.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Substitute with parsley if preferred.
For the Dressing
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic makes a great substitute.
  • 1 tsp Cumin Try coriander for a twist.
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder Adjust to your liking.
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice Fresh lime is optimal.
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil Use extra virgin for superior taste.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Serving Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the rotini pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Dice the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado into uniform pieces.
  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  4. In a large serving bowl, combine cooled pasta with the prepared vegetables and drizzle dressing over the top. Toss gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  6. Before serving, give the salad another toss, taste, and adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad tastes better if prepared a few hours in advance to allow flavors to meld.

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