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Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

This Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad combines delicious ingredients for a refreshing summer dish that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 337
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces rotini pasta fully cooked
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning packet
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • ½ red onion diced
  • 15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounces corn drained
  • chopped cilantro to garnish (Optional)
  • tortilla strips or Doritos crunched on top (Optional)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • small mixing bowl
  • Refrigerator

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: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite veggies or proteins. Adding ingredients like diced avocados or jalapeños can elevate the flavor profile.

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