Description
Vibrant Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad mixes al dente pasta with black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, crisp bell pepper, and spicy beef pepperoni, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. This colorful, protein‑rich side is perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, or quick lunches. Ready in just 25 minutes, it offers fresh flavors, satisfying crunch, and a beautiful presentation that shines on any table or Pinterest feed. Finish with drizzle of lime juice and sprinkle of cilan
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or fresh
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup beef pepperoni, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and beef pepperoni.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, then chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra brightness
- add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad, summer pasta salad, easy pasta side dish, how to make cowboy caviar, beef pepperoni salad, Italian dressing pasta salad, quick summer recipes, fresh pasta salad ideas