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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Hafiz Habib
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cowboy caviar is the perfect addition, and it gives the salad a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Ndeta Larissa
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. It's also really versatile, so I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.
FRIATINA Woods
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cowboy caviar adds a nice kick, and the avocado adds a creamy richness.
Zahra Greenidge
[email protected]This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The cowboy caviar gives it a nice kick, and the avocado adds a creamy richness. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also really delicious.
Roma Shul
[email protected]I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Leon Joel
[email protected]This pasta salad is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. The cowboy caviar adds a nice kick, and the avocado adds a creamy richness.
Victory Efekelu
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover cowboy caviar. It's also a really healthy and delicious dish. I love that it's packed with fresh vegetables and lean protein.
YOUSUF SHEIKH GAMING
[email protected]I'm a big fan of cowboy caviar, so I was excited to try this pasta salad. I wasn't disappointed! The flavors and textures were perfect, and it was so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.
Frimpong Amos
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights. It's also really versatile, so I can easily add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.
Prince Anowar
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cowboy caviar is the perfect addition, and it gives the salad a really unique and delicious flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Emad Abduljabbar
[email protected]I made this pasta salad for a picnic, and it was a total hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the black beans and corn. They added a nice sweetness to the dish.
LITTLE RAZA
[email protected]This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. The cowboy caviar gives it a nice kick, and the avocado adds a creamy richness. I love that it's a healthy dish that's also really delicious.
Pontsho Letlhogonolo
[email protected]I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The cowboy caviar adds a unique and delicious twist to the classic dish. I also love that it's a no-cook recipe, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Gary Hussey
[email protected]This cowboy caviar pasta salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect, and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.