Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad that brings together fresh ingredients, perfect for gatherings and family meals.
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 8 oz rotini pasta holds the dressing and ingredients perfectly
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 medium bell pepper any color, diced
- ½ medium red onion finely chopped
- 1 medium avocado diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Dressing
- 2 limes juice of
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
Cooking Pasta
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
Preparing Vegetables
- While the pasta cooks, chop the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado into bite-sized pieces.
Making Dressing
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
Mixing Salad
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, diced bell pepper, red onion, avocado, and cilantro. Drizzle the dressing over everything and toss gently until well coated.
Refrigerating
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Serving
- Before serving, give the salad a final toss, adjusting salt and lime juice as needed.
Notes
This salad can be adapted with various ingredients like quinoa for gluten-free or diced cucumbers for added crunch.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 10gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 400mgFiber: 7gSugar: 3g
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