Description
A flavorful and refreshing Cowboy Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1 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
- 1 tsp. sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the orzo according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a small jar, mix olive oil, lime juice, honey/maple syrup, chipotle powder, cumin powder, salt, and pepper; shake to combine.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked orzo with black beans, corn kernels, bell peppers, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to coat evenly. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Cowboy Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Cold Pasta Salad