Description
This Taco Pasta Salad is a flavorful blend of pasta, seasoned beef, and fresh veggies. It’s easy to prepare and makes for a perfect quick dinner or a delightful dish for gatherings. Enjoy the vibrant colors and tastes in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (gluten-free for gluten-free)
- 1 pound taco seasoned ground beef (cooked)
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, green onion, shredded cheese, and optional cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and optional cilantro to create the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving to meld the ingredients together.
Feel free to swap in your favorite veggies or add spices to the dressing for an extra kick.
This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for a few days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg