Taco Pasta Salad with Turkey Bacon: A Delicious Twist on Tradition
Taco Pasta Salad combines the delicious flavors of tacos with pasta in a unique and satisfying salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese, cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green onion, sliced
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions; drain and allow to cool.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, avocado, cheese, bell pepper, green onion, and turkey bacon.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for an hour before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite taco toppings.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta Salad, salad, pasta, turkey bacon