Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

Name: Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta; 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup frozen corn, thawed; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 red onion, finely chopped; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and black pepper to taste

This vibrant pasta salad brings all the zesty goodness of cowboy caviar to your dinner table in one satisfying bowl.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

Serves

If you love the fresh crunch of cowboy caviar, you are going to adore this pasta version. It takes all those favorite ingredients like black beans, corn, and peppers and tosses them with tender pasta for a meal that hits the spot every time.

I love making this for summer cookouts because it stays fresh in the fridge and actually tastes even better after the flavors have a chance to mingle for an hour. It is a real crowd pleaser that feels light yet filling enough for a main dish.

🧺 Ingredients

16 ounces rotini or bowtie pasta
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the package directions until it is al dente.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set it aside to drain completely.
3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper to make your dressing.
4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the black beans, corn, bell peppers, red onion, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.
5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until the ingredients are well coated.
6
Taste the salad and add a little more salt or pepper if you think it needs it before serving.

💡 Tips

You can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If the pasta absorbs the dressing, just give it a quick stir with a splash of lime juice or olive oil before you serve it again.

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