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Taco pasta salad
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Taco Pasta Salad

You're going to love this Taco Pasta Salad because it's a genius mashup of two crowd favorites that somehow makes both even better.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time18 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 Servings
Calories: 399kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces tri-color rotini
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning + water
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce sweet corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives halved
  • 1 small green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Nacho Doritos crushed, for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool down the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and water (see packet instructions for instructions).
  • Add the beef, pasta, black beans, corn, tomatoes, olives, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, cheese and lettuce to a large serving bowl. Toss to combine.
  • In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice and water. Shake until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Garnish with crushed Doritos.

Nutrition

Calories: 399kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 560mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 524IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg