Description
Cowboy Pasta Salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon and taco meat with fresh vegetables and creamy dressing. This vibrant salad, featuring bowtie pasta and hearty black beans, is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. With its colorful ingredients and bold flavors, it’s not only easy to make but also highly customizable to suit your taste preferences. Whether served as a main course or a side dish, Cowboy Pasta Salad is sure to impress your guests and satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce package taco seasoning
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta (uncooked)
- 8.75 ounces canned corn (drained)
- 15 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef. Add taco seasoning and black beans; cook for an additional 2 minutes. Drain grease and let cool.
- Cook bacon until crisp; crumble into small pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients until well combined.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, bacon, beef mixture, corn, beans, tomatoes, onion, and bell pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad; toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg