Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
A vibrant, colorful pasta salad inspired by classic Cowboy Caviar, perfect for gatherings or meal prep with zesty flavors and a medley of fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup pepperoni pieces
- 1/2 cup Italian vinaigrette
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water, add pasta, and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prepare the Veggies: Chop cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix cooled pasta, tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and pepperoni.
- Dress It Up: Drizzle in Italian vinaigrette, toss gently, and adjust as needed.
- Season to Perfection: Add salt, pepper, and toss in fresh herbs.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Final Touches: Toss gently before serving and add extra vinaigrette if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize with different ingredients or swap pepperoni for avocado for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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