Cowboy Pasta Salad

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: Monterey Jack

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still providing flavor.

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned chickpeas

💰Cheaper: dried beans

Chickpeas are lower in calories and provide a different texture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is a cost-effective substitute.

Bring water to a rolling boil for the bow tie pasta.

Add 16 oz bow tie pasta to boiling water and cook for 12 to 14 minutes until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.

In a large bowl, combine cooked bacon, ground beef, taco seasoning, drained corn, rinsed black beans, sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese; mix well.

In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup Miracle Whip, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce, and 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce.

Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with the other ingredients and mix gently.

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and mix until well combined.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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