Cowboy Pasta Salad 🤠

Ingredients:
1 (16 oz) box bow tie pasta
1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 pound lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1 ounce packet taco seasoning
1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, sliced
½ cup scallions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the Dressing:
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
Cook Pasta: Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
Prepare Beef: In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned. Drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning. Set aside to cool slightly.
Mix Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, crumbled bacon, seasoned ground beef, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, scallions, and shredded cheddar cheese.
Make Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth and well-combined.
Combine: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve: Serve chilled and enjoy!