This eye-catching cowboy pasta salad is ready for the family cookout.
A lime dressing adds the perfect amount of tang, while crisp veggies offer freshness and bite.
Learn how to make cowboy pasta salad.
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Feel free to make this salad up to one day ahead if needed.
Wrap and refrigerate overnight, then bring to room temperature before serving.
Making pasta salads ahead can even help the flavors meld and deepen.
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Revive with an additional drizzle of olive oil, if needed, and re-season to taste before serving.
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Cook, stirring often to crumble, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes.
Remove from heat, and set aside.
Pour mixture over cooled pasta, and toss to combine thoroughly.
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Gently fold in cheese and scallions until combined.
Garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Serve at room temperature.
If you do need to freeze leftovers, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
To avoid mushy pasta salad, verify to cook the pasta only until just al dente.
Cool completely to double-check the pasta doesn’t soak up too much dressing, leaving a dry result.
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Toss in additional olive oil or lime juice if needed to loosen it up before serving.
