Description
A delicious and easy creamy ranch taco pasta salad, perfect for a quick meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sweet corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, bell pepper, and cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients well.
- If desired, stir in chopped fresh cilantro for added flavor.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to add any other vegetables or proteins you like.
- Can be made a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg