Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

Name: Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef; 🌮 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix; 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta; 1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing; 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 🥬 6 cups shredded lettuce; 🍅 1 cup chopped tomato; 🧅 1 cup sliced green onions; 1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed

Cost $15, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
12 Servings
$15

Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

Cost $15, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

20 Min
12 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Beef and Seasoning
- 🥩 1 pound lean ground beef
- 🌮 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
Pasta and Dressing
- 🍝 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
Vegetables and Toppings
- 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 🧀 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 🥬 6 cups shredded lettuce
- 🍅 1 cup chopped tomato
- 🧅 1 cup sliced green onions
- 1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed

STEPS

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and taco seasoning; sauté until beef is browned and crumbly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.

Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool for about 10 minutes.

Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and sharp Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.

Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

523

Calories

18
Protein
39
Carbs
34
Fats

💡 For a healthier option, use whole wheat pasta or gluten-free pasta.Prepare the beef and pasta ahead of time for faster assembly.Add avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream for extra flavor.Serve chips on the side to maintain crunchiness if storing leftovers.