Description
A refreshing and hearty Italian taco pasta salad that combines the flavors of Italian cuisine and taco ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- In a small bowl, mix the Italian dressing and taco seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables as desired.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding jalapeños.
- This salad can be made a day ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Italian Taco Pasta Salad