Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
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Taco Pasta Salad Recipe
Description
The Taco Pasta Salad Recipe integrates cooked pasta shells with the hearty addition of black beans and corn, complemented by diced tomatoes and shredded Mexican blend cheese. The salad is dressed with a blend of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, and chili powder, lending distinct southwestern flavor influences.
Fresh cilantro and diced avocado are added just before serving, contributing a fresh herbal note and creamy texture that balance the spiciness in the dressing. Garlic salt and black pepper provide final seasoning to enhance the overall flavor profile.
This salad works well as a side dish for Mexican-themed meals or as a stand-alone light lunch. It offers a variety of textures including the softness of pasta, crispness of corn, and creaminess from avocado, making it enjoyable on its own or paired with grilled meats or beans.
Ingredients
- 1 box pasta shells
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 10 oz corn frozen
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz Mexican blend cheese shredded
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3-4 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1-2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp garlic minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro fresh and chopped
- 1 avocado diced
- garlic salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water and pour in a large bowl.
- Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa and shredded cheese to the pasta.
- In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Season to taste with garlic salt & pepper and mix well.
- Just before serving, add cilantro and cubed avocado.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 708 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 708kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 83g | 28% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 673mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 809mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 935IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 15.8mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 316mg | 32% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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