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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Ssemanda Charles
charles-ssemanda50@hotmail.co.ukI would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
Robyn Lillienfeldt
lillienfeldt.r41@yahoo.comThis salad was a disaster. The dressing was too runny and the salad was too salty.
Sithabiso Mthembu
m.s@yahoo.comI found this salad to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.
sonnie njoki
n58@gmail.comThis salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.
Brandon Cargo
c_brandon@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of Tex-Mex food, but this salad was surprisingly good. The dressing was flavorful and the salad wasn't too heavy.
wamare nakhumicha
wamare16@hotmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Ms Maharuen
ms85@gmail.comI love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Zubar Ali
z@aol.comThis salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or picnic.
Emmanuel Idowu
idowu_e100@gmail.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.
cristian bileanu
b@yahoo.comI made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Pooja Parmar
pooja_p@gmail.comThis salad was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the creamy dressing and the crunchy veggies.
mahin ctg
ctg_m48@hotmail.comI'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of flavors and textures was perfect. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nanfuka Flower
flower.nanfuka28@hotmail.comThis Tex-Mex pasta salad was a hit at my last party! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the salad was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.