Description
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that perfectly blends hearty pasta, fresh vegetables, and savory proteins in a zesty Italian dressing. This salad is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing and bursting with flavor. Whether for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or a cozy dinner, this Cowboy Pasta Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup cooked chicken or ham, diced
- 1 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente, approximately 8–10 minutes. Drain and cool.
- Chop the cherry tomatoes and bell peppers while the pasta cooks.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with chopped veggies, corn, olives, and diced protein.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg