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Cowboy Pasta Salad Recipe

Cowboy Pasta Salad Recipe
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This Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines classic Western flavors with a creamy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a satisfying meal at home.

Ingredients

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Macaroni Salad:

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound smoked bacon (cooked and crumbled)
  • 15.25 ounces whole kernel sweet corn (drained)
  • 15.25 ounces black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 ¼ cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • ½ cup green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (finely shredded)

Dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise (your favorite brand)
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce (your favorite brand)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni: Cook macaroni according to package instructions, drain, rinse with cold water, and chill.
  2. Cook the ground beef: In a saucepan, cook ground beef with red pepper flakes until browned. Drain excess grease.
  3. Prepare the dressing: Mix mayo, barbecue sauce, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, sriracha, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix macaroni, beef, bacon, corn, beans, tomatoes, onions, and cheddar.
  5. Add dressing: Pour dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  6. Serve: Serve immediately or chill until ready to enjoy.

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Keywords: Cowboy Pasta Salad, Western Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe

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