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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a cold, refreshing salad loaded with noodles, fresh vegetables, and pepperoni pieces all mixed with Italian vinaigrette.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 617 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 box (16 ounces) Rotini pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions, drained and cooled
  • 1 cup (138 g) pepperoni, chopped
  • 1 container (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, finely chopped (about 1 ½ cups)
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
  • 1 can (15.25 ounces) yellow corn, drained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) white corn, drained
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (15.5 ounces) black-eyed peas, drained, rinsed
  • 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 orange bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded, finely chopped (about ½ cup)
  • 1 cup (216 g) Italian vinaigrette, plus more to taste
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a very large bowl (the salad makes 18 cups), combine the cooked noodles, pepperoni, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, yellow corn, white corn, black beans, black-eyed peas, jalapeno, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper.
  2. Pour up to 1 cup of the Italian vinaigrette over the noodles, pepperoni, and vegetables, starting with less and tasting to see if more is needed. Mix well, adjusting the amount of dressing as needed. Salt to taste.
  3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 617kcal (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 617

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 617kcal 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.