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Cowboy Pasta Salad

A hearty and flavorful pasta salad loaded with vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing, perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and red onion.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.

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