CREAMY TACO PASTA SALAD

All the flavors of tacos, in an easy to serve pasta salad! Makes a great side dish or easy summer meatless main dish.
Author: Renee P.
Recipe type: side dish, meatless main dish
Cuisine: Mexican, American
Serves: 12 servings



INGREDIENTS

• 8 oz. - 10 oz. dry bow-tie pasta or your favorite pasta shape, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water
• 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
• 1 - 11 oz. can of Mexicorn, drained
• 1 cup sliced black olives
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 3 TBS taco seasoning
• 1- 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes, do not drain!

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Combine cooked pasta, romaine, grape tomatoes, Mexicorn, sliced black olives, green onions, cheddar cheese, and cilantro in a large bowl.
2. In a small bowl, combine the ingredients for the dressing: mayo, sour cream, taco seasoning, and Rotel tomatoes.
3. Pour dressing over the salad and mix to combine.
4. Refrigerate about an hour to allow flavors to blend.

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