Taco Pasta Salad
A vibrant and flavorful Taco Pasta Salad, perfect for a summer lunch or potluck. This recipe combines cooked pasta, seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, and a zesty taco dressing.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef 80/20 blend recommended
- 1 cup Uncooked Elbow Macaroni
- 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Frozen Corn thawed
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 0.5 cup Sour Cream
- 0.25 cup Taco Seasoning
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain off excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute more.
- Combine cooked pasta, ground beef, black beans, corn, and cheese in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and desired amount of taco seasoning. Pour over pasta mixture and stir to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes, onions, or jalapeños. You can also use different types of cheese or pasta.