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Taco Pasta Salad

A bold and creamy fusion salad combining seasoned taco beef, pasta, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn drained
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dressing
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Large pot
  • Skillet
  • Strainer

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  2. Brown ground beef in a skillet and season with taco seasoning.
  3. Mix pasta, beef, tomatoes, corn, beans, and cheese in a large bowl.
  4. Whisk dressing ingredients until smooth and creamy.
  5. Combine dressing with salad and toss well.
  6. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 610mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 14mg

Notes

Best served chilled. Add tortilla chips just before serving for crunch.

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