Cowboy Past Salad Recipe

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.

Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.

In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, diced onions, and halved cherry tomatoes.

In a separate small bowl, mix together the creamy southwest barbecue sauce.

Pour the sauce over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.

Add cooked ground beef and crumbled bacon, mixing until evenly distributed.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more sauce if desired.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

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