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
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.
Robyn Lillienfeldt
[email protected]This salad was a disaster. The dressing was too runny and the salad was too salty.
Sithabiso Mthembu
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I had to add some extra seasoning to make it more flavorful.
sonnie njoki
[email protected]This salad is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth the effort. The flavors are incredible.
Brandon Cargo
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.
Ms Maharuen
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Zubar Ali
[email protected]This salad is perfect for a summer BBQ or picnic.
Emmanuel Idowu
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Pooja Parmar
[email protected]This salad was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I loved the creamy dressing and the crunchy veggies.
mahin ctg
[email protected]I'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
[email protected]This 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.