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Creamy Taco Pasta Salad

Creamy Taco Pasta Salad is made with pasta, hamburger, chopped vegetables, and a creamy, taco-inspired dressing to bring it all together. It's the best family-friendly pasta salad recipe!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 2 cups small dry pasta about 8 ounces
  • ½ pound hamburger
  • ½ cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • ½ cup chopped tomato
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is cooked al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • While the pasta cooks, cook the hamburger in a small skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Drain extra grease and set aside.
  • In a small bowl combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the pasta to a medium mixing bowl. Add the cooked hamburger, bell pepper, olives, tomato, red onion, and the cheddar cheese.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture and stir everything together until it is well-coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away.

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Notes

  • When the pasta is done cooking, rinse it in cold water so it doesn’t stick together. 
  • To make this meatless, omit the hamburger and add a can of black or pinto beans (drained and rinsed). 
  • This recipe feeds about 4 adults as a main dish (or 2 adults and some kids), or 8-10 as a side.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 10 servings | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 480mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 550IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 2mg

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