Cowboy caviar pasta salad is a fresh, colorful dish made with pasta, beans, vegetables, and a tangy vinaigrette.

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16 ounces rotini pasta

1 cup pepperoni, chopped

1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, finely chopped

1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped

¾ cup red onion, finely chopped

1 can yellow corn, drained

1 can white corn, drained

1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed

¼ cup jalapeno, finely chopped

½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped

½ cup orange bell pepper, finely chopped

½ cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped

1 cup Italian vinaigrette

Salt to taste

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1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and let it cool

2. Chop all vegetables and prepare the ingredients

3. Add pasta, pepperoni, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, corn, beans, black-eyed peas, jalapeno, and bell peppers to a large bowl

4. Pour in the vinaigrette gradually and mix well

5. Season with salt to taste

6. Refrigerate until ready to serve

Use al dente pasta for best texture

Add dressing in stages to control consistency

Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor