How to Make Taco Pasta Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Taco pasta salad is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of a traditional taco with the convenience of a pasta salad. This recipe is perfect for those days when you want a quick and easy meal that is packed with flavor and nutrients. Whether you're serving it as a main course or as a side dish at a summer barbecue, this taco pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup French salad dressing
  • 1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir taco seasoning into beef mixture; cool.
  • Stir beef mixture into pasta; toss lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, onion, French dressing, and corn chips into pasta mixture. Top with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    618 cal.

    • Total Fat: 38g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 980mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 221mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 444mg