Name: Cowboy Pasta Salad
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 - 16 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/3 c. red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 1/2 tsp. chipotle chili powder; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. black pepper; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Zest and juice of 2 limes; 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more for the pasta water; 2/3 c. olive oil; 14 oz. kielbasa or smoked sausage, cubed; 1 (16-ounce) box bow tie (farfalle) pasta; 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed; 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, cut in half; 1 1/2 c. fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 c. frozen corn, thawed; 1 orange bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped; 1/2 medium red onion, chopped; 7 oz. smoked cheddar, diced

Step 1For the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, garlic, lime zest and juice, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Whisking vigorously, stream in the oil and mix until well combined.

Step 2For the pasta salad: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

Step 3In a medium skillet, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and lightly crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 4Cook the pasta 1 minute longer than the package directs. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.

Step 5To the dressing, add the black-eyed peas, tomatoes, cilantro, corn, bell pepper, jalapeño, red onion, cheese, pasta, sausage, and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Fold to combine.

Cowboy Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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Directions

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