Best Wagon Wheel Taco Salad Recipes

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

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Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may become one of your favorite side dishes for tacos, too! -Kathryn Donahey, Oil City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta or elbow macaroni
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TACO SUPPER SKILLET

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Reinvent taco night with this hearty Mexican-style skillet supper.We bet it willl be a family favorite!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta (5 1/2 oz)
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ kidney beans or pinto beans, drained, rinsed
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
Stir seasoning mix, water, uncooked pasta, corn, beans and tomato into beef. Heat to boiling; stir. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is desired doneness and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in sour cream. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and chives. Cover; let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 12 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

WAGON WHEEL VEGETABLE SALAD

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Make and share this Wagon Wheel Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

250 g packages wagon wheel macaroni
2 cups broccoli florets
1 stalk celery
2 green onions
1/4 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise (miracle whip)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cherry tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

Cook wagon wheels according to pkg.
directions, adding broccoli during the last four minutes;drain,rinse in cold water to cool;drain well.
In large bowl combine wagon wheel-broccoli mixture with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
In separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika& salt;mix well.
Pour over pasta mixture;toss to coat.
Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 518, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.7