COWBOY CAVIAR PASTA SALAD
The popular, Texas-inspired cowboy caviar can take the form of dip, garnish, side dish and more, but in this recipe, it becomes a complete meal, and one that's much better than anything you'd find in the grocer's deli case. Packed with vegetables, beans and pasta, and dressed in a light and tangy dressing, it's flavorful, fresh and hearty enough to feed the whole family. And it comes in at a great price, since it can be made with leftover rotisserie chicken and seasonal vegetables-although frozen and canned work well, too! In the summertime, this cold salad is perfect dinner on a sticky night and a guaranteed potluck hit. Even better, it's easily made ahead. So next time you're in the kitchen, why not put on a pot of water to boil. With a few minutes of chopping, you can rustle up tonight's-or tomorrow's-dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- In large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), cold water, oil, lime juice, honey, cumin, pepper flakes and salt to make dressing.
- Add pasta, chicken, bacon, beans, corn, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro and red onion to dressing mixture in bowl; toss to gently coat. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
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Spooks_toyou
[email protected]I love the combination of sweet corn, black beans, and avocado in this pasta salad.
underated_cookie girl
[email protected]This cowboy caviar pasta salad is so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Eta Rokube
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salads, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and unique.
Steven Lewis
[email protected]This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.
Another Great Day
[email protected]I love the pop of color and flavor that the corn and black beans add to this pasta salad.
Abreham Dereje
[email protected]This is one of my go-to recipes for easy weeknight dinners. It's quick, healthy, and delicious.
Fiona Chenche
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad a few times now, and I always get compliments on it. It's a great dish for summer gatherings.
Chand Hamza
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The dressing is tangy and flavorful, and the combination of textures is amazing.
Amran Ahmed
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to throw together, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Kuber Rana
[email protected]This cowboy caviar pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique and flavorful combination of ingredients.