Controversial Taco Pasta Salad
Controversial Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds tri-color rotini pasta, cooked al dente
For the Seasoned Beef
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 packets taco seasoning
For the Salad Assembly
- 14 ounces sliced black olives, drained and chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, optional
- 7 ounces diced fire-roasted and peeled green chilies, drained
- 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 15 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos, party-size bag, crushed
- 16 fluid ounces Kraft Creamy French Dressing, 1 bottle
Instructions
- 1
Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
⏱️ 12 min
- 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, finely diced yellow onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the two packets of taco seasoning, mixing well to coat the beef. Remove from heat and allow the seasoned ground beef mixture to cool completely.
⏱️ 45 min
- 3
While the beef cools, prepare the remaining salad ingredients: chop the drained black olives, chop the green onions, finely dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro (if using), and drain the diced fire-roasted green chilies. Crush the Nacho Cheese Doritos in their bag or in a separate bowl.
⏱️ 15 min
- 4
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooled seasoned ground beef mixture, chopped black olives, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro (if using), drained green chilies, shredded mild cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, and crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the entire bottle of Kraft Creamy French Dressing over all the ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Serve the Taco Pasta Salad cold. For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min
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Controversial Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Pasta
- 1 1/2 pounds tri-color rotini pasta, cooked al dente
For the Seasoned Beef
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 2 packets taco seasoning
For the Salad Assembly
- 14 ounces sliced black olives, drained and chopped
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely diced
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped, optional
- 7 ounces diced fire-roasted and peeled green chilies, drained
- 8 ounces shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 8 ounces shredded iceberg lettuce
- 15 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos, party-size bag, crushed
- 16 fluid ounces Kraft Creamy French Dressing, 1 bottle
Instructions
- 1
Cook the tri-color rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain thoroughly and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
⏱️ 12 min - 2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, finely diced yellow onion, and minced garlic until the beef is browned and the onion is translucent. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Stir in the two packets of taco seasoning, mixing well to coat the beef. Remove from heat and allow the seasoned ground beef mixture to cool completely.
⏱️ 45 min - 3
While the beef cools, prepare the remaining salad ingredients: chop the drained black olives, chop the green onions, finely dice the tomatoes, chop the cilantro (if using), and drain the diced fire-roasted green chilies. Crush the Nacho Cheese Doritos in their bag or in a separate bowl.
⏱️ 15 min - 4
In a very large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooled seasoned ground beef mixture, chopped black olives, chopped green onions, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro (if using), drained green chilies, shredded mild cheddar cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, and crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the entire bottle of Kraft Creamy French Dressing over all the ingredients in the bowl. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Serve the Taco Pasta Salad cold. For best results, chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 30 min