Cowboy Pasta Salad
This hearty pasta salad is packed with bacon, cheese, vegetables, and a tangy dressing, making it the perfect dish for any gathering.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pasta (rotini or penne)
- 4 slices Bacon
- 1 cup halved Cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Sweet corn
- 1/4 cup finely chopped Red onion
- 1/2 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped Cilantro
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and let cool slightly.
- While the pasta is cooking, cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove the bacon from the pan, crumble it, and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, red onion, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately. This salad can be stored in the fridge for a few hours before serving for better flavor.
Notes
For an extra kick, add jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing. You can also substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter version.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg
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