Creamy Taco Pasta Salad

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4.5

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 20 mins

  • Servings

    12

  • Calories

    321 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Tex-Mex

Creamy Taco Pasta Salad

Perfect for lunch or dinner, this easy, Creamy Taco Pasta Salad recipe combines everything you love about tacos and pasta salad!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 11 ounces mexicorn drained
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup canned sliced black olives drained
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3 green onions chopped

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (1 packet)
  • 10 ounces Rotel Tomatoes (do not drain)
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped (optional)

Garnish

  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh jalapeno sliced
  • sour cream
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Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package directions until it's al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
  2. Add the cooked pasta, lettuce, Mexicorn, tomatoes, olives, cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, mix the mayo, sour cream, taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with the juices from the can, and chopped cilantro until combined.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Uncover and serve.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 321kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 488mg (20%) Potassium 243mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 1557IU (31%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 321kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 488mg 20%
Potassium 243mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 1557IU 31%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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