Cowboy Pasta Salad
This Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines cooked ground beef, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables with bow tie pasta. Tossed in a creamy dressing, it’s perfect for gatherings or a satisfying meal on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
- 1 16 oz box of bow tie pasta
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can corn, drained
- ½ cup scallions, chopped
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Boil bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, ground beef, taco seasoning, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Pour the cooled pasta over the mixture in the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg