Description
A quick and flavorful taco-inspired pasta salad that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (preferably penne)
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey (or black beans for a vegetarian option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef or turkey over medium heat, drain excess grease, and mix in taco seasoning according to package instructions. Remove from heat to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, ground meat, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, bell pepper, cheese, and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice over the salad, drizzle ranch dressing, and season with salt and pepper. Toss well.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and lasts in the fridge for 3 to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg