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Taco Pasta Salad

Zesty, creamy, and loaded with Tex-Mex flavor—this Taco Pasta Salad is perfect for potlucks, parties, or just making Tuesdays more exciting.
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 8 minutes
Total: 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients 

  • ½ lb spiral pasta noodles
  • 2 fresh cobs of corn, shaved
  • 16 oz can of black beans, rinsed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup cilantro
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped finely

Dressing

  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ½ tbs chile sauce from chipotle peppers
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 1 tbs minced garlic

Instructions 

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. While pasta is cooking, cut the kernals off of the raw corn on the cob.
  • Add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together.
  • Place all the ingredients into a salad bowl and mix in the salad dressing.
  • Chill for an hour and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 84g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1061mg | Potassium: 1066mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 884IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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About Julia Pacheco

Hello, I’m Julia Pacheco, and I’m so glad you’re here! I’m a published cookbook author with a passion for creating delicious, budget-friendly meals. My blog focuses on recipes that are accessible and enjoyable, because I truly believe in the power of food to heal, inspire, and bring people together. From early lessons in the kitchen with my mom to navigating life on WIC and food stamps, I’ve learned the value of making every meal count. Cooking has been my creative outlet, a way to connect with others, and it even helped me land my dream job.

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