Best Mr Food Taco Pasta Salad Recipes

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TACO PASTA SALAD



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This is from the 2006 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes. It goes together quickly...great for a hot summer night

Provided by cookCol

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked spiral shaped pasta
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina dressing
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning; cool.
  • Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.7, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 352.7, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 23.4

MERLIE'S TACO PASTA SALAD



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I have a dear friend from Illinois that made this pasta salad for me and my family when she was here visiting me in Montreal. Its makes a ton of salad but its ever so yummy!

Provided by Lorrie in Montreal

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (16 ounce) boxes tri-colored rotini pasta
2 lbs ground beef
2 (2 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 green peppers, chopped
2 yellow onions, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 cups sliced pepperoni (your fave)
2 (1 liter) bottles western salad dressing
1 (16 ounce) bag shredded mexican cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta and set aside.
  • Brown Ground beef and add taco mix as directed on package.
  • Add half the onions and peppers and saute till lightly softened.
  • Transfer to a large bowl then add the remaining ingredients.
  • Use 1 1/2 bottles of dressing and add more if you like it juicier.
  • Serve warm or chilled the next day.
  • I noticed I enjoyed it even more the second day once the flavours had a chance to mingle.
  • I have never seen Western salad dressing here in Canada -- Merlie brought it from the states.
  • This makes a huge amount -- good for big family get-togethers or PotLucks.
  • If I made it again I would half all the ingredients.

VEGETARIAN TACO PASTA SALAD



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I wanted a salad like this but couldn't really find anything that fit the bill and decided to create one...this is it! The kids eat it like crazy! A really good taco pasta salad without meat...you could add it if you wanted to...but why when this is sooo tasty!! Please note that this salad gets better if made the day or even two before. If you don't like spicy you can use regular taco seasoning instead of the hot and spicy, and leave out the jalapenos. Not really sure how long to make this so it's a guess but that doesn't include the chilling time.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (18 ounce) package radiatore, cooked and drained
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch dressing
1 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope of hot and spicy taco seasoning mix
1/4 cup Italian dressing (I use Paul Newmans Own Family)
1 teaspoon jalapeno, seeded and chopped
dried chipotle powder
2 (15 ounce) black beans (rinsed and drained)
2 (15 ounce) dark red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)
2 (15 ounce) corn (drained)
3 -4 green onions, chopped
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic
1/4 red onion, chopped
Mexican blend cheese (I use sargentos)
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with jalapenos (drained and squeezed)
black olives (optional. amount according to taste) (optional)

Steps:

  • Placed cooked radiatore in large bowl and add black beans, kidney beans, corn, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic and red onion, tomatoes, Black olives if your using them.
  • Sauce:.
  • in a bowl mix the ranch dressing, taco seasoning mix, Italian, jalapenos. Mix thourghly. I sprinkle the chipotle seasoning to taste.
  • pour sauce over the pasta bowl, add the cheese to your liking and stir till well coated.
  • Chill for 1 hour -- although this is better the more it ages so can be made a day or two ahead.
  • Note: You will probably have more dressing than you need, I used it as a dip with chips and cheese -- Yummy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 602, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 12.5, Sodium 992, Carbohydrate 83.3, Fiber 13.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 19.7

TACO PASTA SALAD



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This taco salad becomes heartier fare with the addition of pasta. You can jazz this up by adding black olives, avacado, or jalepenos.

Provided by yooper

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef, browned and drained
1 package taco seasoning
1 (8 ounce) package spiral shaped pasta
5 medium tomatoes, diced
2 medium green peppers, diced
1 lb shredded cheddar cheese or 1 lb colby cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 (7 ounce) package taco plain Doritos, crushed
1 cup western salad dressing or 1 cup Catalina dressing

Steps:

  • Cook noodles, drain and cool.
  • Mix Taco seasoning into browned ground beef.
  • Add noodles to meat mixture and cool in fridge overnight.
  • The next day, add tomatoes, green peppers and onions.
  • Just before serving (no more than 2 hours) combine all ingredients in large bowl and add chopped lettuce, crushed doritos and dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 617.1, Fat 34.5, SaturatedFat 16.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 555.4, Carbohydrate 44.8, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.2, Protein 32

TACO PASTA SALAD



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Two favorite salads meet in this fun side dish - a taco and pasta salad perfect for parties.

Provided by mssyann8

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup French salad dressing
1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir taco seasoning into beef mixture; cool.
  • Stir beef mixture into pasta; toss lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, onion, French dressing, and corn chips into pasta mixture. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 980.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

TACO PASTA SALAD



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My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. -Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning; cool., Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CHICKEN TACO PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Chicken Taco Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 ounces pasta, uncooked (bowtie or spiral)
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup medium chunky salsa
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced pitted black olives, drained
1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked, cut into strips

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package.
  • Mix dressing, seasoning and salsa in large bowl. Add drained pasta and all remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.5, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 82.6, Sodium 464.5, Carbohydrate 45.4, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 38.8

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