4.2 from 33 votes
Taco Pasta Salad
Zesty taco flavors in the form of a pasta salad. Perfect for potlucks and parties!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 180 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Pasta Salad:
- 4 ounces dry fusilli pasta
- 1 cup black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn , rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup green onions , thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro , chopped
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes , quartered
- 2.5 ounce black olives , drained and sliced
- 1 cup extra sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
Dressing:
- 1/4 cup chunky salsa or pico de gallo
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Boil the pasta in a large pot of salted water. Cook according to box instructions or until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the salad dressing. In a small bowl whisk together the salsa, taco seasoning, sour cream, and lime juice until combined.
- Drain the pasta in a strainer and rinse under cold water until cooled. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the beans, corn, green onions, cilantro, cherry tomatoes, olives, and dressing to the pasta. Mix well until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheese and stir until all of the pasta is evenly coated.
- Let the pasta salad sit in the refrigerator for at least hour. Stir again before serving and enjoy cold.
- If you tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
180kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
22mg
(7%)
Sodium
506mg
(21%)
Potassium
300mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
633IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
164mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 180
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 180kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 506mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 633IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 164mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.