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Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad That’s Perfect for Summer Fiestas

This Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant blend of fresh veggies and creamy dressing, making it perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Rotini Choose rotini for its unique shape.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat or light versions.
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 pkg Ranch Seasoning Adds extra flavor.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Green Onions Chopped.
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper Diced.
  • 1 cup Corn Canned or frozen.
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Mexican Blend Cheese Can be substituted with cheddar.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook the rotini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and ranch seasoning until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled rotini to the dressing mixture and gently toss until the pasta is fully coated.
  4. Stir in the chopped green onions, diced bell pepper, corn, and Mexican blend cheese.
  5. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra green onions or a sprinkle of cheese before serving for a beautiful presentation.

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