Tex-Mex Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb radiatore (short coiled pasta, uncooked); 2 teaspoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 12 lbs ground turkey; ⅔ cup water; 1 14 ounces taco seasoning (I use Opal's Taco Seasoning Mix); 2 cups Mexican blend cheese; 2 cups chopped tomatoes, seeded; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (or more depending on taste); ½ cup green onion; ½ cup sliced ripe olives; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cumin; 1 (8 ounce) sour cream; salsa (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb radiatore (short coiled pasta, uncooked)
2 teaspoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 12 lbs ground turkey
⅔ cup water
1 14 ounces taco seasoning (I use Opal's Taco Seasoning Mix)
2 cups Mexican blend cheese
2 cups chopped tomatoes, seeded
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (or more depending on taste)
½ cup green onion
½ cup sliced ripe olives
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cumin
1 (8 ounce) sour cream
salsa (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
2
Drain and rinse with cold water.
3
Drain; set aside.
4
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add garlic; saute 1 minute.
6
Add turkey; cook until browned, stirring to crumble.
7
Stir in water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil.
8
Reduce heat, and simmer 4 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates and the turkey is done, stirring frequently.
9
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
10
Combine pasta, turkey mixture, cheese, and next 6 ingredients (through beans) in a large bowl.
11
Combine lime juice, salt, cumin, and sour cream, stirring until well blended.
12
Pour over pasta mixture; toss gently to coat.
13
Serve with salsa, if desired.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb radiatore (short coiled pasta, uncooked), 2 teaspoons olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 12 lbs ground turkey, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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.

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

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