1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente then drain and rinse with cold water

2. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked then drain excess grease

3. Stir taco seasoning and a splash of water into the beef and simmer for 2 minutes until well coated

4. Whisk together sour cream mayonnaise lime juice salt and black pepper in a bowl to make the dressing

5. Combine cooked pasta seasoned beef shredded cheddar cheese cherry tomatoes and chopped lettuce in a large bowl

6. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until evenly coated

7. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving