READY IN 40 mins

Taco Pasta Salad

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"Two favorite salads meet in this fun side dish - a taco and pasta salad perfect for parties." — mssyann8

Directions

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.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 20 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Jul 08, 2012

I used ground turkey and homemade taco seasoning in this pasta salad. I chose not to toss the corn chips into the whole bowl of pasta salad. As I served it, I sprinkled Chili-Cheese Fritos over each bowl. This was a great quick dinner and a nice compromise for a mother that's sick of regular taco dinners and kids who can't get enough. I made homemade fry bread to serve with this. I would make this again but I think I would mix the sour cream into the french dressing next time and fold it in with the rest of the salad ingredients.

—Sarah Jo

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Jun 26, 2012

I have been making this for at least 25 years! My family loves this. Great on a hot summer day. Now all my adult kids make it too.

—Barbruka

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5 Ratings

Jul 13, 2012

YUM! I had to use more dressing than called for (I used Catalina, b/c I had it here), and served the corn chips on top instead of mixing them in b/c I didn't want them to get mushy. I served this warm b/c hubby requested it that way and I really wasn't sure if this was supposed to be warm or cold, so... A very nice change from the usual and one that I would make again! Thanks for sharing. :)

—Christina

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May 31, 2013

This was SUPER! The kids and hubby loved it. Will be making it over and over again.

—lazydaisy67

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Nutrition

Calories
618 kcal
31%

Carbohydrates
46.4 g
15%

Cholesterol
68 mg
23%

Fat
38.4 g
59%

Fiber
3.5 g
14%

Protein
22.8 g
46%

Sodium
980 mg
39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Taco Pasta Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 618
Calories from Fat: 345

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38.4g 59 %
Saturated Fat 11.7g 59 %
Cholesterol 68mg 23 %
Sodium 980mg 39 %
** Potassium 444mg 12 %
Total Carbohydrates 46.4g 15 %
Dietary Fiber 3.5g 14 %
Protein 22.8g 46 %
** Sugars 6.4g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 19 %
Calcium 28 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 64 %
** Vitamin B6 17 %
** Magnesium 22 %
** Folate 38 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.