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Taco Pasta Salad: The Perfect 25-Minute Dish You Need


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 25
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Quick & Easy

Description

A delicious and easy taco pasta salad that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta for a perfect dish!


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add taco seasoning to the meat along with a little water (as directed on the seasoning packet). Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked meat, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together salsa, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the ingredients by adding avocado, bell peppers, or olives.
  • This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: taco pasta salad, easy pasta salad, Mexican pasta salad, taco salad, pasta salad recipe