Description
Cowboy Caviar Meets Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the bold flavors of Tex-Mex-inspired Cowboy Caviar with the comforting heartiness of a classic pasta salad, perfect for gatherings or a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn, fresh or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. In a skillet, cook the ground beef, seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning for the dressing.
4. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, beef, corn, black beans, cheese, tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be easily customized with additional ingredients like avocado or jalapeños.
It holds up well in the refrigerator for several days, making it great for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 60