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Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

April 11, 2023

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish you need to have on the menu this spring and summer! Everyone’s favorite ranch dressing mixed with taco seasoning and folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more! The flavor is simply addicting.

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

There are so many pasta salad recipes out there, but this recipe is one that everyone will want again and again! The mixture of ranch dressing and taco seasoning makes this recipe extra comforting and fun. It’s perfect for gatherings, potlucks, parties, or pool das! It’s also a great side dish with a meal at home.

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

Ingredients

  • Rotini pasta, fully cooked
  • Ranch dressing
  • Taco seasoning
  • Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • Green bell pepper, diced
  • Red bell pepper, diced
  • Red onion, diced
  • Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • Corn, drained
  • Cilantro for garnishing
  • Tortilla strips or Doritos for garnishing
Ingredients

Recipe

In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Regular ranch dressing is best along with a packet of taco seasoning.

Ranch dressing and taco seasoning

In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and dressing. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated. 

Pasta with ranch dressing and taco seasoning

Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except for the cilantro or tortilla strips) and toss until well combined and all ingredients are distributed evenly. 

Ingredients

Cover and place the pasta salad inside the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes. When chill time is complete, top with the optional chopped cilantro and tortilla chips (or crunched-up Doritos) before serving.

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

While this recipe doesn’t include any protein, you could definitely add some meat to make it a main course. Consider ground beef, ground turkey, rotisserie chicken, or even steak!

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

This cold pasta salad recipe is completely customizable. You can omit or add ingredients that you love. Here are some great additions to consider based on your taste:

  • Cheddar cheese
  • Lettuce
  • Sour cream
  • Green onion
  • Black olives
  • Jalapenos
  • Ranch Doritos
  • Plain tortilla chips
Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

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  • Mexican Gordita Ring

Ranch Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad - Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!

Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad

Ranch dressing and taco seasoning folded into pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, and more!
Servings: 8 people
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chilling Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounce box rotini pasta, fully cooked
  • 1 cup ranch dressing
  • 1 ounce packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 Red bell pepper, diced
  • ½ Red onion, diced
  • 15 ounce can Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce can Corn, drained
  • Optional: Chopped Cilantro to garnish
  • Optional: Tortilla strips or Doritos crunched on top

Instructions
 

  • In a small mixing bowl, mix together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning. Mix until well blended. Set aside. 
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta and dressing. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated. 
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except for the cilantro or tortilla strips) and toss until well combined and all ingredients are distributed evenly. 
  • Cover and place pasta salad inside the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
  • When chill time is complete, top with chopped cilantro and tortilla strips before serving. 

Notes

If your pasta is still warm from being cooked, make sure you chill the dish for longer. This dish is best served cold. 
Store leftovers inside the refrigerator. 

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 561mgPotassium: 451mgFiber: 8gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1099IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 2mg

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