Taco Pasta Salad
A vibrant explosion of flavors and textures, this Taco Pasta Salad is packed with hearty ingredients and dressed with creamy ranch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook according to packet directions.
- Combine the cooked pasta, seasoned meat, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red onion, and shredded cheese in a large bowl.
- Pour ranch dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For bolder flavors, prepare in advance and refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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