Cowboy Pasta Salad
Cowboy pasta salad is made with juicy ground beef, bow tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, bacon bits, and a tangy barbecue dressing. It's an instant family favorite!
Servings: 8
Calories: 680kcal
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz box of bow tie pasta
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can corn, drained
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1/2 cup scallions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
Instructions
- Boil your pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the bacon, ground beef, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, tomatoes, scallions, cheese.
- Pour the pasta on top.
- In a small mixing bowl combine the dressing ingredients.
- Pour the dressing mix over the top and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- To store. You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Make sure that you give the salad a good stir after removing it from the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 53g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1789mg | Potassium: 619mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 831IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 3mg