Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this zesty and colorful Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad—a satisfying fusion of classic pasta salad and bold taco flavors! Loaded with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and zesty red onions, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed in a creamy taco-seasoned dressing with a hint of lime, and topped with shredded cheddar and optional avocado for extra indulgence, this crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and served cold, it’s a refreshing meatless recipe that’s bursting with flavor and Tex-Mex flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz pasta (rotini or fusilli)
- 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned (drained)
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
If using avocado, gently fold it into the salad just before serving to prevent it from getting mushy.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2598 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.3 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 237 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 6214 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 282.5 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.2 g | 204% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.6 g | ||
| Protein | 91.8 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1247 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3516 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
