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Your friends and family will love the Mexican flavors in this Taco Pasta Salad. Serve it at your next gathering for a change from the usual.
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Is it just me or do 20 years really go by that fast? Some of my old high school friends have gotten together on Facebook to plan our 20-year reunion …. how did that even happen?! It sure doesn’t feel like it’s been that long – and hearing that makes me feel old. I don’t feel that old – although, I’m not really sure how “that old” feels?!
Right now, there’s so much excitement for us since so many of us missed our 10-year reunion – social media wasn’t then what it is today! I think we’re on a mission to do it right …. For me, I don’t know that I will make it back. I grew up in Florida and although I have kept in touch with some of my friends or been reunited with others, I left that place never wanting to look back. I am really on the fence about the whole thing – I’m excited but at the same time – very doubtful that I will go. I’m guessing many other people have been in my shoes and I’m wondering, how did y’all handle it? Did you go to your high school reunions?
Anywho …. y’all didn’t come by to talk about high school reunions, did ya? I didn’t think so! 🙂 Let’s talk about salads ….. Taco Pasta Salad to be more specific.
All of this talk about reunions made me think of family reunions and church potlucks – and this salad.
How to make Taco Pasta Salad
I had this salad at a potluck a few years ago and just had to have the recipe. Have you ever had a dish you just had to have the recipe before you left? This is one for me! Y’all this is one of those salads that I could easily make a meal out of. Seriously, it is that good! I like to eat the leftovers for lunch …. and I don’t always like to share it! I hope you’ll give it a try!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces bow-tie pasta
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 3 – 4 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 ½ cups salsa
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained, 15 oz.
- 1 Roma tomato, seeded and chopped
- A handful of cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, cubed, 8 oz.
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. During the last 3 minutes, add the corn. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, cumin, chili powder, pepper, garlic, olive oil, and salsa with a whisk until well combined. Stir in the pasta, corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and cheese.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until serving time. Refrigerate any leftovers.
Notes
- Use any shape of pasta you have on hand!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Originally published on July 24, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.
making this tomorrow!!!! looks fabulous! so glad I found you….now following.
blessings~~angela
I absolutely love quick, go-to salads in the hot months of summer. Your taco pasta salad looks awesome!
By the way, I found you via the Cooking with Curls "Best of the Weekend" link party!
Nothing much better than a good pasta salad in the hot months! Visiting from Simple Living and Eating.
~Stacy @ Stacy Makes Cents
Stopping by from the Someday Crafts link up. This pasta salad looks super tasty! I have only been on your page like 5 minutes and have already found so many recipes I'd love to try! Thanks for the inspiration! =)
It's a wonderful salad Jamie!! It looks GREAT and finally a vegetarian one – so it's perfect for me 🙂
This looks AWESOME!!!!!!!!
This looks so good Jamie! I know it will be a hit in my house. Pinning!
Your taco pasta salad sounds wonderful! We are having a "Man Shower" this weekend for our son-in-law and I couldn't figure out what to fix since I will be at the "Baby Shower" while the man party is going on. This recipe is perfect!
I'm sure the guys will love it!! 🙂
Good luck on your decision ! Me, I've never gone to a school reunion and never will. Your salad looks great and I have it pinned to make soon as the weather is a little warmer {we only have about 3 weeks of real cold during Winter and we are there now!}
That looks delicious Jamie, I could totally go for that salad! I didn't go to any of my reunions,and I don't plan to. I never liked high school so I really don't need to relive it. My best friend and I are still best friends today, even though we live 3,000 miles apart…that's the only person I would want to see anyway 🙂