Cowboy Pasta Salad is a hearty blend of pasta, grilled meat, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and a creamy barbecue dressing perfect for gatherings and make-ahead meals.
Ingredients
12 ounces rotini or penne pasta
2 cups cooked grilled chicken steak or smoked sausage diced
1 can 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
1 cup corn kernels fresh grilled or drained canned
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1 red bell pepper diced
1/3 cup red onion finely chopped
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese cubed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente then drain and cool completely.
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Prepare and dice cooked meat into bite-sized pieces.
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In a large bowl combine pasta beans corn tomatoes bell pepper onion cheese and meat.
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In a separate bowl whisk mayonnaise sour cream barbecue sauce vinegar smoked paprika salt and pepper.
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Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
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Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
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Stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.