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taco pasta salad

A delicious and colorful pasta salad with a taco twist, perfect for potlucks or a quick weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Vegetables
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1 cup green onions sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Dressing
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning adjust to taste
  • 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Pasta
  1. Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions, and cheddar cheese.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice until well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Feel free to add avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.

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