Description
A delightful blend of taco flavors and pasta in a refreshing salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning to the beef and follow the package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, cheese, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil and lime juice. Pour over the salad.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute ground turkey for beef.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
- Adjust lime juice to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Salad, Mexican Salad, Pasta Salad