Crispy Pasta Salad

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 25 min.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
Ever heard of crispy pasta salad? Our colorful (and crunchy) recipe is a flavorful mashup of viral crispy pasta and a classic taco salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°. Line a rimmed 15x10x1-in. baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cook pasta according to the package instructions; drain. Transfer to a large bowl. Toss the pasta with 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. Spread the pasta in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss together lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, peppers, black beans and olives.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and remaining taco seasoning. Toss the salad with the dressing. Stir in the crispy pasta. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 446 calories, 23g fat (6g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 6g fiber), 14g protein.

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