Description
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is loaded with pasta, fresh vegetables and a light dressing. This cold pasta salad is perfect for your next BBQ or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz Rotini Pasta
- 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 can Black Beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Black Eyed Peas (15 ounces, drained and rinsed)
- 1 can Corn (15 ounces, drained)
- 1/2 cup Red Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Green Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Red Bell Pepper (chopped)
- 1 Jalapeño Pepper (cleaned, seeded and chopped)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Step: Cook 16 oz rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- Step: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, 1 pint chopped cherry tomatoes, 1 can black beans (15 ounces, drained and rinsed), 1 can black eyed peas (15 ounces, drained and rinsed), 1 can corn (15 ounces, drained), ½ cup chopped red onion, ½ cup chopped green bell pepper, ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, 1 chopped jalapeño pepper, and ½ cup chopped cilantro.
- Step: In a separate small bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
- Step: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Step: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to blend.
- Step: Chill until ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 307 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 82 g
- Fiber: 12 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar, Pasta Salad, Cold Salad, Texas Caviar, BBQ Side Dish