Creamy Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Creamy Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces spiral shaped pasta; 1 cup light sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup salsa; 1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional); 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese; chopped lettuce, for serving; Doritos or regular tortilla chips, for serving

Servings: persons

16 ounces spiral shaped pasta
1 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 cup salsa
1 (1 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
chopped lettuce, for serving
Doritos or regular tortilla chips, for serving

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain and rinse with cold water to stop it from cooking further.
2
While the pasta is cooking, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning and salsa in a medium sized bowl.
3
Place cooked pasta in a large bowl (I used the bowl that I am going to use to serve it) and add corn, black beans, and olives (if using). Stir to combine.
4
If serving immediately, go to the next step. If you are making ahead of time, cover the pasta mixture and sauce mixture in their separate bowls and keep in the fridge overnight or until you are ready to serve it (plus, this seems to make the sauce taste better).
5
About a half hour before serving (but probably not more than 2 hours before), add the shredded cheese to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
6
Pour the sauce mixture overall and stir until well coated.
7
Serve with shredded lettuce and Doritos or tortilla chips to crush over the top of the salad. You can also stir these items in, but they get soggy and don't make for great leftovers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces spiral shaped pasta, 1 cup light sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup salsa, and more.

Yes, Creamy Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Vegetarian Taco Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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