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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad: A Fresh Twist on Tradition

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

Ingredients

  • 12 oz pasta cavatappi or fusilli
  • 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
  • 1 bell pepper diced (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • 1 avocado diced
  • 1/3 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup lime juice about 2 limes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, diced bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
  • Add the diced avocado to the mixing bowl gently, being careful to keep it intact as much as possible.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad mixture and toss gently to combine.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lime juice, salt, or pepper as desired.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.