Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Taco Pasta Salad (Paleo)
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This easy Gluten Free Taco Pasta Salad is the ultimate healthy side dish or appetizer! It is creamy, hearty, a little spicy, and so delicious. This pasta salad has Mexican flavors and is unique! Great for entertaining and hosting.
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Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces gluten free elbow macaroni see note
- ½ pound ground beef
- ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp ground pepper
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion diced
- 1 red pepper chopped
- 1 green pepper chopped
- ½ cup Baby tomatoes sliced in half
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup salsa
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Instructions
- First, cook pasta to al dente. Add a drop of olive oil to the pot of water to keep pasta from getting too firm. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- While pasta is cooking, in a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, all of the spices, olive oil and onion.
- Break up beef with a spatula. Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft. Remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, ground beef mixture, chopped peppers and tomatoes.
- Then, make sauce. Blend together mayonnaise and salsa. Add a little water if needed to make sauce thinner.
- Pour sauce over pasta in mixing bowl. Toss to combine.
- Serve immediately for a warm pasta salad or place in fridge to cool for an hour before serving.
Notes
- For a Paleo option, I recommend Jovial grain free pasta.
- I recommend adding a drop of olive oil to the boiling water to keep gluten free pasta from hardening.
- I used Primal Kitchen Foods Dairy Free Mayonnaise for this recipe.
- The mixture of spices can be replaced with about 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning. Check label to make sure it's gluten free.
- Ground turkey, ground pork or ground chicken can be used in place of ground beef.
- Cook pasta to al dente. Do not overcook pasta!
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- This serves about 8 as a side dish. For a meal, it makes about 4 to 6 servings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
299kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
242mg
(10%)
Potassium
224mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
730IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 299kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 242mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 224mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 730IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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