Quick Taco Pasta Salad: A Deliciously Easy Meal for Busy Nights
A quick and easy taco pasta salad recipe perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water as per packet instructions. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, beef mixture, tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheese, ranch dressing, bell pepper, and cilantro.
- Toss until well mixed and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Quick Taco Pasta Salad, easy meal, busy nights