Cowboy Pasta Salad - Hearty Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe

Cowboy Pasta Salad - Hearty Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe

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This Cowboy Pasta Salad is loaded with ground beef, black beans, corn, and fresh vegetables in a zesty lime-taco dressing. Perfect for BBQs and potlucks!

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Ingredients

  • 16 ounces lean ground beef (90/10 preferred)
  • 1 small yellow onion, minced
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 16 ounces dry pasta (rotini recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 oz packet)
  • 12 ounces frozen corn, thawed (or 1 (15 oz) can, drained)
  • 1 (15 oz) can black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz), grated or cubed
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Fresh parsley, chopped

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