Cowboy Pasta Salad
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A hearty pasta salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, bacon, black beans, corn, and cheese tossed in a smoky salsa verde dressing. Substantial enough to be a main or bold enough to be a side at a barbecue.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 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 jalapeno (thinly sliced (optional))
- 1 (14.5 ounce can) black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 (14.5 ounce can) corn kernels (drained)
- 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
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 40M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1937mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 659mg
- Calcium
- 269mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1937MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.