Mexican Taco Pasta Salad is made with macaroni, black beans, corn, veggies and a spicy taco flavored dressing.
Ingredients
1 lb. pasta - I used large elbow macaroni
4 - 5 sweet mini peppers
1 cup onion - diced
1 can black beans - rinsed well
2 cups frozen corn
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
large handful cilantro - chopped
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese - shredded
1 tablespoon jalapeno - chopped - optional
Dressing
1 cup sour cream
1/2 - 3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 - 4 tablespoons taco seasoning - I use Penzey's
2 - 3 garlic cloves - minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until ala dente. Rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Drain well.
Add the pasta to a large bowl with the black beans, frozen corn, peppers, onions, jalapeno and salsa. Stir to combine all.
Mix the dressing ingredients up in a small bowl. Pour over the pasta mixture. Stir to combine. Refrigerate overnight. Add the cheese and cilantro before serving.
Recipe by Recipes Food and Cooking at https://recipesfoodandcooking.com/2014/04/18/mexican-taco-pasta-salad/