COLD PASTA SALAD DRESSING RECIPE RECIPES

Name: Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing; Tortilla chips

TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. —Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning; cool., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, FatContent 30g fat (12g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 98mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 1454mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, FiberContent 3g fiber), ProteinContent 33g protein.

ITALIAN DRESSING PASTA SALAD RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

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This colorful salad is hearty enough to be a light meal in itself. It's a great make-ahead dish, since the full flavors of the herbs and veggies need a little time to blend. For more tasty ideas, check out these other cold pasta salad recipes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Total Time 60 minutes

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Yield 36 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 packages (12 ounces each) tricolor spiral pasta
2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen California-blend vegetables, thawed
2 pints grape tomatoes
1 large zucchini, halved and thinly sliced
1 large yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 large red onion, finely chopped
1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cubed
1 block (8 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
2 packages (4 ounces each) crumbled tomato and basil feta cheese
1 bottle (16 ounces) Italian salad dressing
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 can (3.8 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Grated Romano cheese, optional

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water; drain well. In two large bowls, combine the California vegetables, tomatoes, zucchini, yellow squash, onion, cheeses and pasta. , In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, parsley, basil, Italian seasoning, seasoned salt and pepper. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Stir in olives. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Toss before serving. Serve with Romano cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, FatContent 10g fat (3g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 15mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 405mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 1g fiber), ProteinContent 5g protein.

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