Description
Taco Macaroni Salad offers a quick and easy lunch solution with bold taco seasoning pasta and creamy dressing. This cold pasta salad is a tasty lunch idea ready in minutes and perfect for busy days.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound elbow macaroni or other pasta of your choice cooked according to package directions then cooled completely
- 2 ounces cream cheese softened
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 Tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
- 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 3 green onions chopped
- 1 cup Fritos I used Chili Cheese Fritos
Instructions
- Prepare the pasta according to the instructions on the package and rinse with cold water until fully cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, mayo, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning thoroughly to form the dressing.
- Add the cooled pasta, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions into the bowl and mix everything evenly.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Just before serving, top the salad with Fritos for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g + 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg