Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines tender pasta with colorful vegetables, beans, and a zesty lime dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a nutritious meal prep option, this salad delivers an explosion of flavors while being both satisfying and healthy. Enjoy it chilled as a side dish at picnics or as a light main course topped with your favorite protein.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mix of red and yellow)
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- While the pasta cools, chop the bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro. Combine in a large mixing bowl with the black beans and corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg