Description
This Taco Pasta Salad combines all the bold flavors of a classic taco into a delicious pasta dish. Ground beef, black beans, corn, fresh veggies, and a creamy ranch-salsa dressing make it a perfect side or main dish for your next gathering or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can corn, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz pasta, cooked and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a small amount of water as per package instructions. Cook for another 5 minutes until well combined and flavorful.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and cheddar cheese.
- Add the cooked ground beef mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together ranch dressing and salsa.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef to make it lighter.
- For extra crunch, add some crushed tortilla chips on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes