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Cowboy Pasta Salad

A hearty and colorful pasta salad featuring a mix of vegetables, beans, and a zesty dressing, perfect for picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1/4 cup feta cheese crumbled, optional

Method
 

Cook Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Transfer the pasta to a large mixing bowl.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. Add the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, black beans, and corn to the bowl with the pasta.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Salad
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and crumbled feta cheese, if using.
Serve
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gFiber: 8gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. It is a great dish for potlucks and gatherings.

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