Creamy Taco Pasta Salad
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4.5
Creamy Taco Pasta Salad
Description
Creamy Taco Pasta Salad combines tender, al dente bow tie pasta with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn and peppers from Mexicorn, juicy grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, sharp cheddar cheese, and fresh green onions. The dressing incorporates mayonnaise and sour cream mixed with taco seasoning and the flavorful juices of Rotel tomatoes, creating a creamy, spicy-sweet coating that ties the ingredients together.
After tossing, the salad is refrigerated for an hour to enhance and blend the flavors. It offers a cold, creamy texture balanced by the fresh vegetables and cheese, making it suitable as a side dish for casual meals, potlucks, or barbecues. Optional fresh cilantro and jalapeños on top add brightness and optional heat. Sour cream garnish adds extra creaminess if desired.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bow tie pasta
- 3 cups romaine lettuce chopped
- 11 ounces mexicorn drained
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup black olives drained, canned sliced
- 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 cilantro chopped (optional, fresh
Garnish
- cilantro fresh
- jalapeño sliced, fresh
- sour cream
Instructions
- 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.
- Add the cooked pasta, lettuce, Mexicorn, tomatoes, olives, cheddar cheese, and green onions in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayo, sour cream, taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes with the juices from the can, and chopped cilantro until combined.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Uncover and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
4.5
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