Description
A delightful pasta salad with a creamy dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- Pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- Ground beef
- Black beans
- Sweet corn
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Bell pepper
- Cheddar cheese
- Cilantro
- Southwest dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional spices (e.g., chili powder, cumin)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Combine the cooked pasta, beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour the Southwest dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated. Season with salt, pepper, and any optional spices to taste. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
Add additional toppings like avocado slices or extra cheese for guests to customize their servings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg