MERLIE'S TACO PASTA SALAD

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I have a dear friend from Illinois that made this pasta salad for me and my family when she was here visiting me in Montreal. Its makes a ton of salad but its ever so yummy!

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) boxes tri-colored rotini pasta
2 lbs ground beef
2 (2 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 green peppers, chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups sliced pepperoni (your fave)
2 (1 liter) bottles western salad dressing
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded mexican cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside.
  • Brown Ground beef and add taco mix as directed on package.
  • Add half the onions and peppers and saute till lightly softened.
  • Transfer to a large bowl then add the remaining ingredients.
  • Use 1 1/2 bottles of dressing and add more if you like it juicier.
  • Serve warm or chilled the next day.
  • I noticed I enjoyed it even more the second day once the flavours had a chance to mingle.
  • I have never seen Western salad dressing here in Canada -- Merlie brought it from the states.
  • This makes a huge amount -- good for big family get-togethers or PotLucks.
  • If I made it again I would half all the ingredients.

Nduvho Lisbeth
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Gopal Balaylkoti
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I've been making this taco pasta salad for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dish for a summer party or potluck.


Marli Akomah-Mordi
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I made this recipe for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Jonathan Stegman
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This recipe was a bit too salty for my taste. I would probably use less taco seasoning next time.


Rayed Kamal
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The taco seasoning and creamy dressing really make this dish.


Aquila Thorne
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This taco pasta salad is now my go-to dish for summer picnics. It's easy to make, delicious, and always a hit with my friends and family.


Connor Donnelly
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I loved the idea of this recipe, but I found that the dressing was a bit too heavy. I would probably use less mayonnaise next time.


Penny Wise
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This was a great recipe for a potluck. I doubled the recipe and it fed a crowd of 20 people. Everyone loved it!


Bonno Gaofose
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I had to cook the pasta, brown the beef, and chop all the vegetables. It took me over an hour to make.


Forca Barca
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my taco pasta salad turned out really bland. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't have much flavor.


Av Tae
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili powder. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


solangi Ali
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one was light and refreshing. The dressing was also very flavorful.


Asandiswe Mantengu
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. It was easy to make and the ingredients were easy to find.


zeidi Banda
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of pasta, taco meat, and vegetables is perfect. I especially love the creamy dressing.


gaming first
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This taco pasta salad was a hit at our summer potluck! I loved the fresh flavors and the creamy dressing. It was easy to make and everyone raved about it.


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