Description
A delicious and colorful taco pasta salad perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning to the beef and follow package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing and lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite toppings.
- Use ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Salad, Easy Salad, Mexican Dish