Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant dish that perfectly blends the flavors of tacos with the heartiness of pasta. This creamy salad is not only visually appealing but also wonderfully flavorful, making it an ideal choice for summer barbecues, potlucks, or quick weeknight dinners. With a medley of fresh ingredients like corn, tomatoes, and avocados tossed in a savory dressing, this pasta salad is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Enjoy the explosion of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup salsa
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 pound cooked pasta
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 pint halved grape tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz sliced black olives
- 2 diced avocados
- 4 thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, salsa, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- In another large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, tomatoes, cheese, olives, avocado, and green onions.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently mix until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg