Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this zesty and colorful Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad—a satisfying fusion of classic pasta salad and bold taco flavors! Loaded with protein-packed black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy red bell peppers, and zesty red onions, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious. Tossed in a creamy taco-seasoned dressing with a hint of lime, and topped with shredded cheddar and optional avocado for extra indulgence, this crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or an easy weeknight dinner. Ready in under 30 minutes and served cold, it’s a refreshing meatless recipe that’s bursting with flavor and Tex-Mex flair.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz pasta (rotini or fusilli)
• 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or canned (drained)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tbsp taco seasoning
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 avocado, diced (optional)
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the taco seasoning, sour cream, mayonnaise, and lime juice to make the dressing. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

If using avocado, gently fold it into the salad just before serving to prevent it from getting mushy.

Step 6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1944.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597.6

Total Fat 133.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 237.4mg	0%
Sodium 6214.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 282.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.2g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 91.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1246.9mg	0%
Iron 14.3mg	0%
Potassium 3516.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 41.9%