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Flavorful Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad Recipe

Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz farfalle pasta
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can 15 oz sweet corn, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the farfalle pasta according to package instructions.
  • Rinse the cooked pasta with cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the black beans, sweet corn, diced bell pepper, minced jalapeño, and chopped red onion.
  • Add the rinsed pasta to the vegetable and bean mixture.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently.
  • Fold in the chopped cilantro.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.