TEX-MEX PASTA SALAD
I first made this for my husband to take for a guy's skiing weekend. He didn't want a 'girlie' pasta salad, so this one has taco beef and cheese. Very hearty, and a big hit with all the guys. I have since brought it to a family reunion....now they request it every year!
Provided by Jennifer Sánchez
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water; pour in the olive oil and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the fusilli, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix, remove from heat, and cool completely.
- Combine salsa, ranch dressing, bell peppers, green onions, jalapenos, and black olives in a medium bowl. Toss together the cooked pasta, cooled beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mixture in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.2 g, Cholesterol 84.9 mg, Fat 34 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1540.9 mg, Sugar 6.3 g
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Sammi Jay
[email protected]Yum!
Rabi Magar
[email protected]I thought this salad was just okay. The dressing was a bit bland and the pasta was overcooked. I probably won't be making this again.
Noah Tinkham
[email protected]This salad was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
sher ayala
[email protected]This salad was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll probably make it again and use less chili powder next time.
Ricks Sohan
[email protected]I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so good that I've even used it on other salads.
Okoye Kelvin
[email protected]This salad was a great way to use up some leftover chicken. I also added some chopped red bell pepper and avocado. It was a delicious and healthy lunch.
sugaryskittless
[email protected]Meh.
aeron gaba
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Tex-Mex food, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the pasta was perfectly cooked. I'll definitely be making this again.
Richmond Essien
[email protected]Easy to make and packed with flavor. I used a tri-color rotini pasta and added some black beans and corn. Yum!
Sarath Shrestha
[email protected]This Tex-Mex pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the salad was nice and refreshing. I'll definitely be making this again.