TACO PASTA SALAD WITH FRENCH DRESSING

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This is a nice twist on a taco salad. It works well for potlucks or family get-togethers.

Provided by Veronica Standeven

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
6 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato
1 cup sliced green onions
1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as DoritosĀ®), crushed

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and taco seasoning; saute until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
  • Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 42.4 mg, Fat 34.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 880.6 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

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