A simple and tasty pasta salad with all of the flavours of tacos!
Pasta salads are one my favourite summer dishes and this taco inspired pasta salad is near the top of my list! This recipe starts out by cooking pasta (your favourite shape) and letting it cool. The main ingredient is the taco seasoned ground beef which is also cooked and cooled. The salad is filled out with tomatoes, corn, beans, bell peppers, onions and cilantro. The dressing is the super simple combination of salsa, mayo, sour cream, and lime juice. This taco pasta salad is great for picnics, camping, beaches, tailgating, or pretty much any summer meal!
Taco Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 12
A simple and tasty pasta salad with all of the flavours of tacos!
ingredients
- 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)
For the pasta salad:
For the easy taco dressing:
directions
- Cook the pasta as directed on the package, drain and rinse in cold water until the pasta has cooled.
- Mix the pasta, seasoned beef, tomatoes, corn, beans, red bell pepper, red onion, green onion, cheese, and cilantro.
- Mix the salad and dressing and enjoy!
- Mix the salsa, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
For the pasta salad:
For the easy taco dressing:
Option: Add diced avocado!
Option: Add guacamole!
Option: Add crumbled feta!
Option: Add crumbled tortilla chips or doritos.
Option: Add guacamole!
Option: Add crumbled feta!
Option: Add crumbled tortilla chips or doritos.
Nutrition Facts: Calories 374, Fat 14g (Saturated 5g, Trans 0.4g), Cholesterol 36mg, Sodium 168mg, Carbs 43g (Fiber 4g, Sugars 3g), Protein 16g
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I would like to know, do you cook for a whole family or share with friends? I have a hard time breaking down for just me. Thank you, Steph You make some delicious recipes.
I usually cook for 2 and sometimes more. For larger recipes, for 4+ servings, like this one, we eat the leftovers the next day, or more. This recipe is written more for a potluck or having friends over, but it easily halves for a smaller batch!
Hey Kevin,
I tried One of your recipes in the past, the creamy Tuscan Mushrooms. It turned out fabulous.
My entire family went crazy for the dish.
I needed to thank you personally for such a simple yet flavorful dish.
I love this pasta recipe as well. I will give this a shot next weekend for sure.
I will let you know how it turns out.
Keep sharing these delicious recipes. Love your pins on Pinterest by the way!