Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

10 minutes Prep Time
10 minutes Cook Time
15 Servings

If you love cowboy caviar, this pasta salad version is about to be your new go-to. It takes everything you already love about cowboy caviar, like fresh veggies, bold flavor, and that perfect tangy kick, and turns it into a dish that’s a little more filling and perfect for sharing. The addition of Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies brings just the right amount of heat and fresh, vine-ripened flavor to tie it all together. @holleyinthekitchen @thefeedfeed

Ingredients

  • FOR THE PASTA SALAD
  • 1 box rotini pasta, 16 oz, cooked and cooled
  • 1 can black beans, 15.25 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, 15.25 oz, drained
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 red onion, diced
  • 2 Red Gold Canned Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz, drained

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped for topping
  • FOR THE LIME VINAIGRETTE
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, grated
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Step one

Cook the pasta according to the package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.

Step two

Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl with the black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and tomatoes. Toss to combine, salt to taste.

Step three

In a mason jar or small bowl, combine the lime juice, olive oil, garlic, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Shake or whisk until well combined.

Step four

Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss until evenly coated.

Step five

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Top with fresh cilantro and serve.