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Taco Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A quick and flavorful cold pasta salad combining taco-seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and cheese for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Meat and Seasonings

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning

Pasta and Vegetables

  • 1 pound pasta (uncooked, such as penne or shells)
  • 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
  • 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
  • ½ cup black olives (pitted, sliced)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 1½ cups French dressing
  • 1 cup doritos (crushed)

Instructions 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, and stir in taco seasoning.
  • Combine cooked beef, pasta, vegetables, cheese, and dressing in a large bowl; toss well.
  • Top with crushed doritos and serve cold.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime before serving.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keyword: beef, Pasta, Taco