Description
This Taco Pasta Salad is packed with flavor and perfect for a quick dish! Combining seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and a creamy dressing, it satisfies cravings while keeping prep simple and fun. Great for summer gatherings!
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 package directions, then drain and rinse in cold water until cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta with the cooked seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced red onion, sliced green onions, 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 salad and mix until well combined. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to add any additional vegetables you like to customize the salad.
This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor as it allows the ingredients to marinate together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
