Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing Recipe). This is a nice twist on a taco salad. It works well for potlucks or family get-togethers.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

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 Doritos®)

crushed

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing black beans and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.

Step 4

Fold in lettuce tomato and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

Nutritional Information

Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 523.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.8g 36%

Carbohydrates: 38.6g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 4.2g 17%

Sugars: 8.4g

Fat: 34.1g 52%

Saturated Fat: 9.3g 46%

Cholesterol: 42.4mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 713.3IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.4mg 34%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 12%

Vitamin C: 5.2mg 9%

Folate: 41.8mcg 10%

Calcium: 189.4mg 19%

Iron: 2.7mg 15%

Magnesium: 29.4mg 11%

Potassium: 325mg 9%

Sodium: 880.6mg 35%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 306.6

*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.