Description
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing dish that combines colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for summer picnics or family gatherings, this salad is easy to prepare and delivers a delightful crunch in every bite. With its mix of fresh ingredients and bold flavors, it’s sure to be a favorite at your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup bell peppers (diced, mixed colors)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- 2. While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion.
- 3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies, black beans, and cilantro.
- 4. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil; drizzle over the salad while tossing to coat evenly.
- 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste; toss one last time before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg