Description
Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a vibrant and zesty dish that perfectly combines al dente rotini pasta, colorful vegetables, and turkey turkey turkey pepperoni—all tossed in a savory Italian vinaigrette. This refreshing salad is easy to prepare and makes for an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch. With its delightful mix of flavors and textures, this pasta salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Plus, it’s packed with nutritious ingredients like beans and fresh veggies, making it not only tasty but also wholesome. Enjoy it as a stand-alone meal or pair it with grilled chicken for added protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup chopped turkey turkey turkey pepperoni
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes
- 1 small red onion
- 1 can yellow corn
- 1 can white corn
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can black-eyed peas
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup Italian vinaigrette
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped turkey pepperoni, chopped cherry tomatoes, cilantro, red onion, drained yellow corn, drained white corn, drained black beans, drained black-eyed peas, finely chopped jalapeno pepper, and assorted bell peppers.
- Pour the Italian vinaigrette over the mixture. Start with one cup of dressing and adjust according to taste.
- Mix well to ensure all ingredients are coated in the dressing.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 25mg