Description
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual family dinners, this vibrant dish combines a creamy ranch dressing with zesty taco seasoning and colorful veggies for a flavor explosion in every bite. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s not just delicious but also nutritious. Packed with fresh ingredients like cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, and black beans, this pasta salad is a delightful way to enjoy your favorite ranch flavors. Whether served as a standalone meal or a side dish alongside grilled proteins, it’s guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering. Plus, with make-ahead convenience, you can chill it to enhance the flavors, making entertaining a breeze!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta (cooked)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- ½ red onion (diced)
- 15 oz black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 15 oz corn (drained)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix ranch dressing and taco seasoning until well combined.
- In a large bowl, toss cooked rotini pasta with the dressing mixture until evenly coated.
- Add cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, red onion, black beans, and corn. Mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Serve chilled and garnish with chopped cilantro and optional tortilla strips or crushed Doritos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg