Pasta Taco Salad

Total Time:Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Mary Bergen, Winnipegosis, Manitoba

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Sep. 22, 2022

I've taken this dish to 4-H potlucks, church functions and my parents' 50th anniversary party. I also make it for guests. It's a salad with a little spunk!"

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Pasta Taco Salad

Yield:12-14 servings
Prep:15 min
Cook:15 min

Ingredients

  • 3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3-3/4 teaspoons cider vinegar
  • 3-3/4 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground mustard
  • 7 cups torn iceberg lettuce
  • 1 to 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 to 2 cups crushed nacho tortilla chips
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Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in taco seasoning; heat through.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar and mustard; set aside.
  3. Drain pasta; place in a large bowl. Add beef and mayonnaise mixture; toss to coat. Add lettuce, tomatoes and cheese; toss to combine. Sprinkle with tortilla chips.
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