Cowboy Pasta Salad
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Cowboy Pasta Salad
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Cowboy Pasta Salad is packed with beef, bacon, cheese, and veggies, all tossed in a quick homemade creamy smoky salsa verde dressing.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 8 ounces Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubed
- 1/2 medium red onion diced
- 1 medium Jalapeño thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 (14.5 ounce can) black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 (14.5 ounce can) corn kernels drained
Cowboy Dressing
- 16 ounces salsa verde
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions
- Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Once cooled transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Cook 1 pound ground beef in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin. Use a spatula to break up the meat and continue to cook until meat is thoroughly brown and no longer pink, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess grease. Transfer to a bowl and chill.
- Add 4 slices bacon to the 12-inch skillet. Cook over medium heat until crispy, about 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Once crispy, transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain.
- Halve 8 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes, cube 8 ounces cheddar cheese, dice 1/2 medium red onion, slice 1 medium jalapeno, and crumble the bacon. Open 1 (14.5 ounce can) black beans, drain and rinse, and open 1 (14.5 ounce can) corn kernels and drain. Add everything to the mixing bowl with the pasta.
Dressing
- In a blender add 16 ounces salsa verde, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Pour dressing over pasta salad and stir until everything is well coated. Serve right away or cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- This pasta salad is enough to serve 8 people as a main dish, or 12 to 16 people as a side dish.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
756kcal
(38%)
Carbohydrates
52g
(17%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Sodium
1623mg
(68%)
Potassium
589mg
(17%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1338IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
248mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 756 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 756kcal | 38% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1623mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 589mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1338IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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