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    Home » Recipes » Salads

    Taco Pasta Salad

    Published by Rodney on May 22, 2017 - Jump to Recipe - 1 Comment

    A savory Taco Pasta Salad that is perfect for those fun summer BBQ's. A nice change from your usual pasta salad recipes.
    Taco Pasta Salad

    Tired of plain ole Pasta Salad? Then give this Taco Pasta Salad a try. It packs a kick! The perfect side dish for those summer BBQ's.

    Taco Pasta Salad

    What is nice about this particular pasta salad recipe is that it does not use any mayonnaise so it will be a little healthier for you.

    The spices used in this recipe give this pasta salad that Mexican food flavor profile. Ground Cumin can be a bit overpowering at times so if you want to tone it down a bit I would suggest cutting the cumin in half.

    Taco Pasta Salad

    I always forget this delicious recipe when I am making side dishes for our parties. I seriously need to make a note to remind myself to make this one more often. It really is a great salad and the perfect side dish for your next BBQ.

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    Make sure you check out my collection of Salad Recipes while you are at it. One of my personal favorites is my California Pasta Salad and so is my Delicious Macaroni Salad.

    For more great recipes made with Mexican Blend Cheese, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Taco Pasta Salad recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Pasta, Corn, Lime Juice, Ground Cumin, Chili Powder, Ground Black Pepper, Garlic Cloves, Olive Oil, Salsa, Black Beans, Roma Tomato, Diced, Fresh Cilantro and Mexican Blend Cheese.

    🥣 How to Make Taco Pasta Salad

    In a large pot, boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta al dente according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes, add the corn. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, pepper, garlic, olive oil and salsa with a whisk until well combined.
    Stir in the pasta, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

    📖 Recipe

    Taco Pasta Salad

    Taco Pasta Salad

    A savory Taco Pasta Salad that is perfect for those fun summer BBQ's. A nice change from your usual pasta salad recipes.
    4.34 from 3 votes
    Print Recipe Rate Recipe
    Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook TimeCook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total TimeTotal Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Salads, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Author Rodney
    Servings 6
    Calories 542 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 Pkg Bow Tie Pasta
    • 2 Cups Frozen Corn
    • 4 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
    • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
    • 2 Cups Salsa
    • 15 oz Black Beans
    • 1 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
    • 2 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese, Shredded

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pot, boil salted water and cook bowtie pasta al dente according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes, add the corn. Drain and rinse with cold water.
    • In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, pepper, garlic, olive oil and salsa with a whisk until well combined.
    • Stir in the pasta, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 542kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 28gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 1178mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 9gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1480IUVitamin C: 9.4mgCalcium: 579mgIron: 3.4mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Angela

      March 13, 2023 at 5:22 pm

      This taco pasta salad is great. I only used 1 teaspoons of chili powder instead of the 2 in the recipe as my family is not a fan of chili powder. It turned out delicious and very tasty, and they loved it. It was a perfect taco salad.

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