Here’s a revised version of the “Loaded Cowboy Pasta Salad” recipe with Weight Watchers points:

Loaded Cowboy Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz uncooked whole wheat pasta (such as penne or rotini)
  • 1 cup cooked and diced lean turkey bacon
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup diced cucumber
  • 1/4 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup canned corn, drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
  • 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Cook Pasta:
  • Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  1. Prepare Salad:
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced turkey bacon, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, red onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cucumber, black beans, corn, and cilantro.
  1. Dress the Salad:
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the light ranch dressing and barbecue sauce until well combined. Pour over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat.
  1. Season and Chill:
  • Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld together.
  1. Serve:
  • Before serving, toss the salad again and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.

Weight Watchers Points:

  • The Loaded Cowboy Pasta Salad is approximately 6 Weight Watchers SmartPoints per serving (1 cup), assuming 8 servings in total.

Enjoy your delicious Loaded Cowboy Pasta Salad as a flavorful and satisfying meal or side dish!