Description
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a colorful and nutritious dish that perfectly blends fresh vegetables, hearty pasta, and protein-rich black beans. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, need a quick lunch option, or want a satisfying side dish, this salad delivers on taste and nutrition. Tossed in a zesty homemade dressing featuring lime and chipotle, each bite is bursting with flavor. Not only is it easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, but it also lends itself well to meal prep, making it an excellent choice for busy lifestyles. Enjoy this vibrant salad chilled or at room temperature, and let its delightful flavors shine at your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 large bell pepper (any color), diced
- 1/4 medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup canned corn kernels, drained
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), chipotle powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Shake well.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked orzo, black beans, corn kernels, bell peppers, diced tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg