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Taco Pasta Salad
John

Taco Pasta Salad

A creamy, flavorful Taco Pasta Salad packed with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and bold dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rotini pasta cooked and cooled
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup red onion chopped
  • 1 cup lettuce chopped
  • 0.5 cup black olives sliced
  • 0.75 cup dressing
  • 0.5 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Pot

Method
 

  1. Cook ground beef in a skillet, then add taco seasoning and simmer.
  2. Boil pasta until tender, then cool completely.
  3. Combine pasta, beef, vegetables, and cheese in a bowl.
  4. Mix in dressing and sour cream until evenly coated.
  5. Chill before serving for best flavor.

Notes

  • Chill before serving
  • Add dressing gradually
  • Keep lettuce fresh