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Quick Taco Pasta Salad: 6 Easy Steps for Deliciousness

Taco Pasta Salad
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Quick Taco Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of tacos and pasta salad, making it perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Ground Beef (85/15 or 90/10 recommended)
  • 8 oz Rotini Pasta (Cook until al dente)
  • 1 medium Green Pepper (Can substitute with red pepper)
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion (Can substitute with shallots)
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes (Halved)
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce (Shredded)
  • 1 cup Sliced Black Olives (Can substitute with green olives)
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning (McCormick’s Mild recommended)
  • 1 cup Cheddar Jack Cheese (Sargento Shredded preferred)
  • 1 cup French Dressing (Wish-Bone recommended)
  • 2 cups Doritos (Can substitute with tortilla chips)

Instructions

  1. Begin by dicing the green pepper and chopping the yellow onion into small pieces. Halve the grape tomatoes and shred the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces.
  2. In a large pot, bring salted water to a vigorous boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook for about 7-9 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water.
  3. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and a splash of water.
  4. In the large mixing bowl, toss in the cooled rotini, seasoned ground beef, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and sliced black olives. Mix gently.
  5. Pour the French dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  6. Right before serving, crush Doritos and fold them into the salad.

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