Description
This Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad recipe delivers a cool, creamy texture with al dente rotini tossed in ranch dressing, sweet corn, black beans, and juicy cherry tomatoes. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, and quick lunches, it combines bold flavors and vibrant colors in a single bowl. Ready in under 20 minutes, this easy summer side serves six and stays fresh chilled, making it ideal for potlucks and family gatherings. Serve chilled, topped with fresh cilantro for extra brightness and flavor.!!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook rotini al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Halve cherry tomatoes, rinse black beans, and thaw corn.
- In a bowl combine ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
- Toss pasta with tomatoes, beans, corn, then pour dressing over and mix until coated.
- Chill 30 minutes, garnish with cilantro and serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add diced cucumber or bell pepper. The salad holds up well for make‑ahead meals
- just give it a quick toss before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
Keywords: Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad recipe, summer side dish, ranch dressing pasta, taco pasta salad, quick picnic recipes, healthy pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, potluck pasta salad