Taco Pasta Salad

Perfect for your next potluck or weeknight meal, this taco pasta salad combines all your favorite flavors into one hearty dish.
Course Appetizer, Lunch
Cuisine Pasta
Keyword taco pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 660kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 package (1 ounce) taco seasoning
  • 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta, about 8 ounces
  • 3 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup Catalina salad dressing
  • Optional: ½ cup chopped onion and ½ cup chopped green pepper

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat, breaking into crumbles; drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning; cool.
  • In large pot of water, cook pasta according to the package directions. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, seasoned beef, cooked pasta, and salad dressing. Gently toss to coat. Serve immediately or chill and then serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 4g | Calories: 660kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1040mg | Potassium: 870mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 270mg | Iron: 7.3mg
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