"Tasty Tuesday" @ Raider Country's Wine & Dine...June 26, 2018 (California Grilled Chicken)

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"Tasty Tuesday" Tries to bring you

"Quick & Economical"

Appetizers..Dinners..Deserts..& Cocktails

to "YOUR PLACE"
(Check out our 'Thirsty Thursday' & 'Frying Friday' too)

Today's Suggestion

Cowboy Pasta Salad

 

Think of this as a better taco salad!

Because pasta!

Yields: 8 servings

Prep Time: 0 hours 15 mins

Total Time: 0 hours 25 mins

 

Ingredients

1 lb. bowtie pasta

Kosher salt

1 lb. ground beef

2 tsp. taco seasoning mix

Freshly ground black pepper

1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

3 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1 (15-oz.) can corn, drained

1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained

2 c. halved or quartered cherry tomatoes

2 c. shredded cheddar

4 green onions, thinly sliced

 

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. Season with taco seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook until meat is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain excess fat. 
3. Make dressing: In a small bowl (or liquid measuring cup) whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over pasta and toss to combine. 
4. Add ground beef, corn, black beans, and tomatoes to pasta and toss to combine. Fold in cheese and green onion. 
5. Serve warm or at room temperature.