Best Taco Pasta Salad Recipes

TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

TACO PASTA SALAD WITH FRENCH DRESSING

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
• Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.

VEGETARIAN TACO PASTA SALAD

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!

MR. FOOD TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and dain well. Place in large bowl.
• Brown the beef in a large skillet, stirring to break up clumps, until no pink remains. Drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Drain.
• Toss pasta gently with beef mixture, tomato, onion, cheese and olives. Add taco sauce or salsa; mix gently.
• Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with avocado and crushed corn chips. Serve warm or chilled.

SOUTHWEST TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice, chili powders, cumin, salt and garlic. Add chicken and place into the refrigerator to allow to sit while pasta cooks, cans are opened and veggies are chopped.
• 2. Cook pasta 8-10 min and drain well. Rinse under cool water to stop cooking process and leave in strainer to completely drain and cool while gathering ingredients.
• 3. To the bowl with the chicken, add pasta and toss to coat. Add in olives, corn, kidney beans, green bell pepper and 1/4c of the cilantro. Refrigerate or serve immediately. Add cheese and give a quick stir right before serving. Garnish with remaining 1/4c cilantro right before service. This is best making a day prior and tossing in the cheese and topping with the cilantro at the last minute.
• 4. Per 1 cup serving: Calories 292 Total Fat 11.46g Saturated Fat 2.8g Cholesterol 12mg Sodium 275.97mg Total Carbohydrate 30.34g Dietary Fiber 4.2g Sugars 4.24g Protein 15.52g

CHICKEN TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package; drain.
• Mix dressing, seasoning mix and salsa in large bowl.
• Add pasta and remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

CREAMY VEGETARIAN TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. When done, drain and rinse with cold water to stop it from cooking further.
• While the pasta is cooking, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, taco seasoning and salsa in a medium sized bowl.
• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl (I used the bowl that I am going to use to serve it) and add corn, black beans, and olives (if using). Stir to combine.
• If serving immediately, go to the next step. If you are making ahead of time, cover the pasta mixture and sauce mixture in their separate bowls and keep in the fridge overnight or until you are ready to serve it (plus, this seems to make the sauce taste better).
• About a half hour before serving (but probably not more than 2 hours before), add the shredded cheese to the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
• Pour the sauce mixture overall and stir until well coated.
• Serve with shredded lettuce and Doritos or tortilla chips to crush over the top of the salad. You can also stir these items in, but they get soggy and don't make for great leftovers.

PASTA TACO SALAD

Steps:

• 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. , In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, sugar and mustard; set aside. , 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.

MERLIE'S TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

CHICKEN TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

TACO PASTA SALAD

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.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• In large bowl, toss together pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and green peppers. Sprinkle taco seasoning over top; mix well. Pour salsa over pasta and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese before serving.

TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
• In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, black beans, corn, cilantro, tomatoes, and salsa. Toss gently.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, taco seasoning, and garlic. Pour over pasta and toss to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Chill until serving.
• Right before serving, toss in the cheese and avocado.

TASTY TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions.
• While pasta is cooking, brown ground turkey in a medium skillet.
• Add water, taco seasoning, and yellow pepper to the cooked ground turkey and simmer until the sauce thickens.
• Place a portion of pasta onto each plate. Top with a portion of the turkey mix. Add a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cheese, avacado, cilantro.

TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook ground meat until done, cool
• 2. cook rotini noodles, rinse and cool
• 3. Combine meat, noodles, spice mix, vegetables in a large bowl. add salad dressing, mix all well
• 4. Top with crushed tortilla chips and serve

TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.2/5)

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add beef mixture, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Fold in shredded lettuce right before serving to prevent it from wilting. You can also add to individual servings if you choose

TACO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.