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Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

This Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 337
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce rotini pasta, fully cooked
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 15 ounce Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce Corn, drained
  • Chopped Cilantro to garnish Optional
  • Tortilla strips or Doritos crunched on top Optional

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Mix until well blended. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta and dressing. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except for the cilantro or tortilla strips) and toss until well combined and all ingredients are distributed evenly.
  4. Cover and place pasta salad inside the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. When chill time is complete, top with chopped cilantro and tortilla strips before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSodium: 561mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to three days. Just add crunchy toppings before serving.

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