Pasta Taco Salad

Name: Pasta Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12-14 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
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

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 12-14 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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!"

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

Directions

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.

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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