Sweet & Tangy BBQ Pasta Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight!
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A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad with a sweet and tangy BBQ dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Author: Olivia Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or tofu for extra protein.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Adjust the BBQ sauce to your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg