Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
Servings: 6 servings
Get ready for a flavor-packed fiesta with this Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad! This bowtie pasta salad is tossed with Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes, zesty jalapenos, sweet corn, hearty black beans, and fresh cilantro for a Tex-Mex twist that'll have your taste buds hollerin' for more.
Ingredients:
For the Vinaigrette Dressing:
- 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 2 Tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tbsp. Honey
- 1 Tbsp. Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp. Cumin
- 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1/2 tsp. Oregano
- 1/2 tsp. Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
For the Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad:
- 2 (14.5 oz.) cans Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes, drained
- 1 (16 oz.) box Farfalle Pasta
- 1/2 Red Onion, diced
- 1 Orange Bell Pepper, diced
- 1 Jalapeño, minced
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can Black Eyed Peas, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 ears Fresh Corn, grilled and kernels removed
- 1/2 Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
- Cook the farfalle pasta according the the directions on the box. Once cooked, rinse the pasta with cold water and put it aside to cool.
- Combine red onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, black eyed peas, black beans, corn, cilantro, and Dei Fratelli Chopped Mexican Tomatoes together in a large bowl to create the Texas caviar mixture.
- Add the cooked pasta to your bowl and combine well to make this a delicious pasta salad.
- In a small bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients for the vinaigrette. Once well combined, pour the dressing over your Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad.
- Place the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Chef's Tip:
Don't forget to make this pasta salad even tastier with some crumbled feta or cotija cheese or even some smoked sausage tossed in!
