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Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

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A vibrant blend of flavors and textures, Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad combines fresh veggies with hearty pasta and a zesty dressing, perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (8 oz) boxes of pasta shells (chickpea pasta)
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 can sweet corn (drained)
  • 1 green bell pepper (diced)
  • 2 bell peppers (orange, red, or yellow) (diced)
  • 1/2 red onion (finely chopped)
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2–3 limes (juiced)
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 6 oz feta cheese (vegan or regular)
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil water: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a rolling boil.
  2. Cook pasta: Add your pasta shells and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes.
  3. Drain and rinse: Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cooled to stop the cooking process.
  4. Dice the veggies: While the pasta is cooking, chop your green bell pepper, colored bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  5. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with black beans, black-eyed peas, sweet corn, diced bell peppers, chopped onion, halved tomatoes, and cilantro.
  6. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, maple syrup, and salt to taste.
  7. Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss again to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  8. Add feta cheese: Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top before serving.

Notes

Letting the salad sit for 10-15 minutes allows flavors to meld. For serving, drizzle extra lime juice and sprinkle additional cilantro.

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Keywords: pasta salad, vegetarian salad, cowboy caviar, summer recipes, quick meals

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