Cowboy Salad

INGREDIENTS

Salad:

1 lb

pasta shells or macaroni, cooked according to package instructions and tossed with 1 tablespoon olive oil

1 lb

bacon, cooked and crumbled, plus extra for garnish, optional

3/4 lb

lean ground beef

1 15.25 ounce can

whole kernel corn, rinsed and drained

1 15.25 ounce can

black beans, rinsed and drained

2 cups

cherry tomatoes, halved

1 1/2 cups

sharp cheddar cheese, halved

1/3 cup

green onion, finely chopped

1/3 cup

fresh cilantro, finely chopped

1 tsp

cumin

1/2 tsp

garlic powder

1/2 tsp

onion powder

1/4 tsp

red pepper flakes

kosher salt and freshly ground pepper,

Dressing:

1 cup

mayonnaise

1/2 cup

barbecue sauce

1/4 cup

spicy brown mustard

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

hot sauce