A savory Taco Pasta Salad that is perfect for those fun summer BBQ's. A nice change from your usual pasta salad recipes.
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.
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.
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.
For more of my delicious Pasta Salad recipes click here. Not a fan or just tired of Pasta Salad? Then you should check out my delicious potato salad recipes here.
How to Make Taco Pasta Salad
1- 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.
2- In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, pepper, garlic, olive oil and salsa with a whisk until well combined.
3- Stir in the pasta, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese. Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time.
Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 Pkg Bowtie Pasta
- 2 Cups Corn, Frozen
- 4 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Tsp Chili Powder
- 1/4 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 1/4 Cup Olive Oil
- 2 Cups Salsa
- 15 oz Black Beans
- 1 Roma Tomato, Diced
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
- 2 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese, Shredded
how to make this recipe
- 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
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