Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad
This Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad is a high protein pasta recipe full of southwest flavor that's absolutely perfect for meal prep.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 lime juiced
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Pasta Salad
- 1/2 lb pasta of choice
- 1 lb chicken cooked and shredded
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 15 oz can black eyed peas drained and rinsed
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions, until just al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, vinegar, honey, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, black beans, black eyed peas, bell pepper, corn, cilantro, and red onion. Toss until combined.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
Nutrition information is calculated using chickpea pasta. You may have to adjust if you use a different type of pasta noodles.
Nutrition
Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 130mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 803IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 8mg