Description
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing for a delightful experience. This crowd-pleaser is perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or casual family dinners. With its colorful presentation and customizable ingredients, it’s sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and yellow), diced
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and add salt. Cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and let cool slightly.
- While pasta cooks, chop cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and red onion.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped vegetables, corn, and black beans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently until well combined.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg