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Taco Pasta Salad

A delicious and refreshing pasta salad with a taco twist, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning or to taste
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
Toppings
  • 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
  • 1/2 cup sliced olives optional
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, optional

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Set aside to cool.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice, and olive oil until smooth.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and shredded lettuce.
  2. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with shredded cheese, sliced olives, and chopped cilantro before serving.
  2. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 8gSugar: 3g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Add avocado just before serving to prevent browning.

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