Taco Pasta Salad

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Two of my favorite foods come together in this oh so easy (and delicious) Taco Pasta Salad!

I love tacos and I love pasta!  So it’s pretty safe to say that I got really excited when given the opportunity to work with RO*TEL to create a Mexican-inspired recipe.  Really, how can you go wrong with Mexican ingredients in a pasta dish surrounded by a creamy taco sauce?!

This recipe is so easy to make and it makes enough to feed a good crowd.  If you’ve got a party or gathering that you need to bring a dish that everyone will love, this is your recipe.  It makes a monster bowl and feeds 10 to 12 easily.

I love RO*TEL because it’s affordable and I always have it on hand.  I bought it during my last Walmart trip, along with the other veggies that are in this pasta salad.  RO*TEL is located on the aisle with pasta and pasta sauces in Walmart.

RO*TEL gives this pasta salad a kick!  It’s perfectly seasoned with taco seasoning in a creamy sauce with green onions, black beans, mexi corn, cheese, cilantro, a little lime juice and sharp cheddar cheese.

Did you know about this helpful little kitchen hack?  Spraying cooking spray on your cheese grater makes cleanup SO EASY after shredding cheese.  I used to HATE having to hand wash my cheese grater after shredding cheese… not any more!  🙂

Enjoy!

Taco Pasta Salad

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★★★★★

5 from 2 reviews

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 10-12 servings

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Ingredients

For the sauce:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ½ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 (10 ounce can) RO*TEL, NOT drained

For the pasta:

• 8 ounces elbow pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water
• ½ cup sliced green onions (about 3 green onions, white and green parts)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes
• 1 (11 ounce) can Mexi corn, drained
• 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup loosely packed fresh chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning and lime juice. Add RO*TEL and stir until well combined.
2. In a large bowl, add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Add sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate before serving.

• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Category: Pasta
• Method: Boil
• Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: taco pasta salad

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