Taco Pasta Salad Love (Print)

Fresh, zesty pasta salad bursts with black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and taco-style dressing.

# Ingredients:

→ Salad Base

01 - 225 grams dried pasta
02 - 150 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 170 grams canned black beans, rinsed and drained
04 - 165 grams corn, canned or thawed if frozen

→ Additional Ingredients

05 - 100 grams shredded cheese
06 - 80 grams red onion, diced
07 - 15 grams fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 120 millilitres taco dressing

# Steps:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente.
02 - Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse under cold running water to stop the cooking process and chill.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
04 - Pour taco dressing over the salad and mix until all components are evenly coated.
05 - Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavours to meld.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Personalize the salad by adding your preferred taco toppings such as sliced avocado or crushed tortilla chips.
02 - For a gluten-free option, substitute with gluten-free pasta.
03 - Adjust the quantity of dressing to suit your taste preference.