Is taco salad bad for you?

Food isn't good or bad! Food is food. Everything should be enjoyed in moderation and taco salad is no exception! The best part about taco salad is that you can sneak your favorite veggies in to make it more filling and delicious.

Which pasta is best for salad?

The best pasta for salad is any short noodle with lots of shape and texture. Spirals, holes, nooks, and crannies help the noodles hold onto whatever dressing or sauce they are stirred in, for the very best pasta salad experience.

Should you rinse pasta for pasta salad?

You may have heard that you should rinse pasta for pasta salad to stop the cooking process, but it's not necessary! Toss the noodles in olive oil, season to taste with salt and pepper, and pop them in the fridge to cool! Rinsing them removes the starch and that's what helps the dressing coat every noodle!

25 Minute Taco Pasta Salad

Name: Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Ingredients: 16 oz. rotini pasta; 1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (10 oz.) bag fire-roasted corn, cooked and cooled; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup diced orange bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion; 8 oz. sour cream; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; Kosher salt; fresh cracked pepper; fried tortilla strips; crumbled Cotija

Taco Pasta Salad

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Need a new spin on pasta salad? This taco pasta salad recipe comes together in 25 minutes and is loaded with tons of fresh veggies and a creamy homemade dressing loaded with taco-inspired flavors. Get ready for a new summer favorite!

Author: Kylie Lato
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 10 servings 1x
Category: Pasta Salad
Method: Stove Top
Cuisine: American/Mexican
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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16 oz. rotini pasta
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (10 oz.) bag fire-roasted corn, cooked and cooled
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion

Dressing:

8 oz. sour cream
3 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt
fresh cracked pepper

Garnish:

fried tortilla strips
crumbled Cotija

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions just until al dente. Toss with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Pop it in the fridge to cool down while you prep the remaining ingredients.
Add black beans, corn, tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, and green onion along with the cooled pasta to a large bowl.
In a small bowl combine sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, and a couple large pinches of salt and pepper.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour over pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
Garnish with tortilla strips and Cotija cheese and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 306
Sugar: 5.6 g
Sodium: 194.5 mg
Fat: 7.2 g
Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 50.1 g
Fiber: 5.5 g
Protein: 11.1 g
Cholesterol: 7.9 mg

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