Taco Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Taco Pasta Salad combining classic taco ingredients with tender pasta, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine thoroughly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra crunch, add crushed taco chips on top just before serving.
Find it online: https://seasonedrecipe.com/taco-pasta-salad/