Savor the Flavor of Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado
- Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine
- Fold in the chopped cilantro just before serving
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving