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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
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.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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 Jalapeno pepper cleaned, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
For the Dressing:
- 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
- Cook the pasta based on the package instructions to al dente. Rinse with cold water and let the pasta cool.
- While the pasta is cooling, prepare the other ingredients. Rinse the beans and chop the vegetables and cilantro.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked pasta, beans, vegetables, corn, jalapeño pepper and chopped cilantro. Stir to combine the ingredients.
- Pour the dressing mixture on top and gently toss to coat the ingredients with the dressing.
- Chill until ready to serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Calories
535kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
82g
(27%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
781mg
(22%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
860IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 82g | 27% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 781mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 860IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.