Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a delicious and vibrant dish that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta, making it a perfect meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 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 ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef and follow package instructions to prepare.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cheddar cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing and lime juice together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite taco toppings.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or a meat alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Taco Salad, Mexican Salad