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Taco Pasta Salad

Delicious Taco Pasta Salad for Your Summer Gatherings

This Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Best Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Can also use penne or farfalle.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with extra mayonnaise or cottage cheese.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Can adjust spice levels with homemade seasoning.
  • 1 packet Ranch Seasoning (dry) Optional to omit.
For the Mix-ins
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions (diced) Red onions can be used for a stronger flavor.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper (diced) Can use yellow or orange bell peppers.
  • 15.25 oz Corn (can, drained) Fresh or frozen corn can be used.
  • 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese (shredded) Any shredded cheese blend can be used.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Pasta Salad
  1. Cook the rotini in a large pot of salted water according to package directions for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a separate mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning. Mix until creamy.
  3. Add the cooled rotini to the dressing mixture and toss until fully coated.
  4. Fold in green onions, red bell pepper, corn, and cheese carefully using a spatula.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Can be made a day in advance to enhance flavors. Best served cold.

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