Post is brought to you by Santa Cruz Organic®. The recipe, images, text, and opinions expressed are my own. This Mexican-inspired taco salad is loaded with so many layers of flavors, including tender pasta, black beans, juicy corn and tomatoes, creamy avocado, cilantro, green onions, and more. Everything is tossed in limey, taco seasoning-based vinaigrette. It makes a large batch to feed your hungry family members, friends, and neighbors. It’s accidentally vegetarian and my daughter said it’s one of the best things I’ve made in ages. Simple ingredients that deliver big time results and flavor.
Ingredients in Taco Pasta Salad
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Pasta Black beans Mexican shredded cheese Cherry tomatoes Corn Green onions Fresh cilantro Avocados Olive oil Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice® Honey Taco seasoning Garlic
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Taco Pasta Salad
This is a FAST and EASY recipe for taco pasta salad! Here’s an overview of how the recipe is made:
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