{"id":345461,"date":"2025-07-06T07:53:17","date_gmt":"2025-07-06T12:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/06\/easy-cowboy-pasta-salad-with-ranch-bacon\/"},"modified":"2025-07-06T07:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-06T12:53:17","slug":"easy-cowboy-pasta-salad-with-ranch-bacon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/06\/easy-cowboy-pasta-salad-with-ranch-bacon\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Cowboy Pasta Salad with Ranch &#038; Bacon"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"post-intro\">\n<div class=\"aff-disc\">\n<p>This website may contain affiliate links and advertising so that we can provide recipes to you. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/privacy-policy\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">disclosure policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image-container\" style=\"display:none;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Turn heads at your next party with this cowboy pasta salad! It's beefy, bacon-filled, cheesy, and coated in the best creamy BBQ sauce. Quick, hearty, and SO satisfying.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1.jpg\"\/><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" class=\"shared-counts-hidden-image\" data-pin-description=\"Turn heads at your next party with this cowboy pasta salad! It's beefy, bacon-filled, cheesy, and coated in the best creamy BBQ sauce. Quick, hearty, and SO satisfying.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div>\n<p><input class=\"jpibfi\" type=\"hidden\"\/><\/p>\n<p>I throw together this cowboy pasta salad when I want something easy but <strong>loaded with flavor<\/strong>, beef, bacon, beans, and a dressing that brings it all together. It\u2019s always a hit. Yeehaw!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cowboy pasta salad in a serving dish. \" class=\"wp-image-306652\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1799\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" alt=\"Overhead shot of cowboy pasta salad in a serving dish. \" class=\"wp-image-306652\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1200x1799.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--333x500.jpg 333w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--1025x1536.jpg 1025w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad--150x225.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-tip cwp-inner cwp-large\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading block-tip__title\" id=\"h-saddle-up-reasons-this-one-s-a-showstopper\">Saddle Up! Reasons This One\u2019s a Showstopper<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balanced flavor that works:<\/strong> The mixture of pasta, seasoned beef, crispy bacon, veggies, and cheese, all mixed with a creamy BBQ dressing, is the perfect balance of hearty, crunchy, and satisfying!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Holds up for meal prep:<\/strong> Stays creamy and delicious even after a day in the fridge, which makes it ideal for potlucks or weekday lunches.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crowd-tested and reliable:<\/strong> I took the time to get the ingredients, especially the dressing, just right, so you know it\u2019s going to turn out perfect every time!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips cwp-large\"><!-- .block-quick-tips__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-quick-tips__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-needed\">Ingredients Needed<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled pasta salad ingredients. \" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyPastaSalad-1200x800.png\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyPastaSalad-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyPastaSalad-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled pasta salad ingredients. \" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboyPastaSalad-1200x800.png\"\/><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Ground Beef:<\/strong> Substitute the ground beef with ground turkey or ground sausage if you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bacon:<\/strong> My favorite tip is to use precooked bacon! Just heat it in the microwave and boom, the bacon is done.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it your own:<\/strong> If you want, you can switch up the meat, veggies, beans, or cheese based on what\u2019s in your fridge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add More Kick: <\/strong>Dice up more jalape\u00f1os or add a couple of shakes of cayenne pepper or hot sauce in your dressing!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled dressing ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-306667\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-150x100.png 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-1200x800.png\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-1200x800.png\" alt=\"Overhead shot of labeled dressing ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-306667\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-1200x800.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing.png 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-500x334.png 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-400x267.png 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IngredientsWithLabelsCowboySaladDressing-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-quick-tips__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-quick-tips --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-cowboy-pasta-salad\">How to Make Cowboy Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<p>I love making pasta salads because they\u2019re quick to throw together and satisfying. You probably already have everything you need in your fridge and pantry. The beauty of this recipe is that you can switch things up to use what you have!<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list is-style-fancy\">\n<li><strong>Boil the Pasta:<\/strong> Cook\u00a0the bowtie pasta\u00a0until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the Beef:<\/strong> In a large skillet, cook and brown\u00a0the ground beef over medium-high heat, about 7-10 minutes, then season with\u00a0salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine:<\/strong> In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked ground beef, cooked and crumbled bacon,\u00a0halved grape tomatoes,\u00a0corn, black beans, cubed cheddar cheese,\u00a0red bell pepper,\u00a0green onion, and\u00a0jalapeno.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Whisk the Dressing:<\/strong> In a medium bowl, whisk together\u00a0the <a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/homemade-mayonnaise\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">mayonnaise<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/bbq-sauce-recipe\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">BBQ sauce<\/a>, Worcestershire sauce,\u00a0chili powder, and ground cumin.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dress the Salad:<\/strong> Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and then toss to combine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serve:<\/strong> Garnish with\u00a0chopped cilantro\u00a0and serve cowboy pasta salad immediately! If you\u2019re not serving immediately, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-2 is-cropped is-style-numbered wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306658\" alt=\"Cooked and drained pasta in a colander. \" class=\"wp-image-306658\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306658\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Cooked and drained pasta in a colander. \" class=\"wp-image-306658\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306659\" alt=\"Ground beef cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-306659\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306659\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Ground beef cooking in a skillet. \" class=\"wp-image-306659\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306656\" alt=\"All of the pasta salad ingredients in a serving bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-306656\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306656\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"All of the pasta salad ingredients in a serving bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-306656\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306661\" alt=\"Dressing ingredients whisked together in a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-306661\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306661\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Dressing ingredients whisked together in a mixing bowl. \" class=\"wp-image-306661\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-3-2-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306662\" alt=\"Someone pouring the dressing over the salad ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-306662\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306662\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone pouring the dressing over the salad ingredients. \" class=\"wp-image-306662\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-4-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306678\" alt=\"Someone stirring together the pasta salad ingredients with the dressing. \" class=\"wp-image-306678\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-1200x800.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"306678\" src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Someone stirring together the pasta salad ingredients with the dressing. \" class=\"wp-image-306678\" title=\"Yeehaw! My cowboy pasta salad is loaded with beef, bacon, beans, and all the fixings for all you cowboy lovers. You'll get all the flavors of the Wild West tossed in the tastiest cowboy salad dressing.\" data-jpibfi-post-excerpt=\"\" data-jpibfi-post-url=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-jpibfi-post-title=\"Cowboy Pasta Salad\" data-jpibfi-src=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-1200x800.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/cowboy-pasta-salad-5-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout cwp-large\"><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__icon --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__inner\">\n<div class=\"block-leftovers-callout__content cwp-inner\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-cowboy-pasta-salad\"><strong>How to Store Cowboy Pasta Salad<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>In the Fridge:<\/strong> Store in an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.target.com\/p\/12pc-set-of-6-plastic-mixing-bowl-set-with-lids-figmint-8482\/-\/A-87707274#lnk=sametab\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">airtight container<\/a> in the refrigerator for 1\u20132 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reviving:<\/strong> The pasta will soak up some of the dressing as it chills. Make a little extra dressing to stir in before serving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead:<\/strong> You can prep this pasta salad a day ahead, just wait to add the dressing until serving, or toss in half and add the rest later to keep it fresh.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .block-leftovers-callout__inner --><\/div>\n<p> <!-- .block-leftovers-callout --><\/p>\n<div class=\"block-area block-area-before-recipe\">\n<div class=\"block-pinterest-cta cwp-large\">\n<p class=\"block-pinterest-cta__title\">Pin this now to find it later<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/&amp;media=https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/cowboy-pasta-salad-1.jpg&amp;description=Cowboy Pasta Salad\" title=\"Share on Pinterest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" class=\"wp-element-button\" data-postid=\"306389\" data-pin-do=\"none\" data-social-network=\"Pinterest\" data-social-action=\"Pin\" data-social-target=\"https:\/\/therecipecritic.com\/cowboy-pasta-salad\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\">Pin It<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-306390\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"306390\" data-servings=\"8\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-cwp-food---cook-mode\">\n<div class=\"cwp-food-content\">\n<p><label id=\"wprm-toggle-switch-1644467831\" class=\"wprm-toggle-switch wprm-toggle-switch-rounded wprm-toggle-switch-outside\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox-1644467831\" class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-checkbox\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-slider\" style=\"--switch-height: 20px;\"\/><span class=\"wprm-toggle-switch-label wprm-prevent-sleep-label wprm-block-text-bold\">Cook Mode<\/span><\/label><span class=\"wprm-prevent-sleep-description wprm-block-text-normal\">Prevent your screen from going dark<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe-306390-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-306390-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"306390\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Cook <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-0 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (12-ounce) box bowtie pasta<\/span> until al dente according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta and set aside.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large skillet, cook and brown <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-1 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 pound lean ground beef<\/span> over medium-high heat, about 7-10 minutes. Season the beef with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-20 wprm-block-text-bold\">salt and pepper to taste<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked ground beef, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-2 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup cooked and crumbled bacon<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-3 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 cup halved grape tomatoes<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-4 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (14.5-ounce) can corn<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-5 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 (14.5-ounce) can black beans<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-6 wprm-block-text-bold\">8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-7 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 large diced red bell pepper<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-8 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 bunch chopped green onion<\/span>onion, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-9 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 diced jalapeno<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">In a medium bowl, whisk together <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-10 wprm-block-text-bold\"> 1\u00bc cups mayonnaise<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-11 wprm-block-text-bold\">\u00bd cup bbq sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-12 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce<\/span>, <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-13 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon chili powder<\/span>, and <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-14 wprm-block-text-bold\">1 teaspoon ground cumin<\/span>. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the dressing over the pasta salad ingredients and toss to combine.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-306390-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Garnish with <span class=\"wprm-inline-ingredient wprm-inline-ingredient-306390-19 wprm-block-text-bold\">chopped cilantro<\/span> and serve immediately! If you&#8217;re not serving immediately, wait to add the dressing until right before serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-306390-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Storage:<\/strong> Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The pasta absorbs dressing as it sits, so add a splash of extra dressing to revive it.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cwp-food-nutrition\">\n<div id=\"recipe-306390-nutrition\" class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container\">\n<p><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">600<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">12<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">51<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">15<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">14<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">98<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">860<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">456<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1298<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">228<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\" style=\"flex-basis: 230px;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: var(--wp--preset--color--foreground)\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"cwp-food-nutrition__disclaimer has-min-font-size\">Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image 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