Description
A flavorful twist on traditional pasta salad, combining ranch dressing and taco seasoning for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a good stir and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing.
- You can substitute the ranch dressing with a Greek yogurt-based dressing for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg