Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Taco Pasta Salad -- Main Meal or Side Dish -- Mexican Inspiring Flavors
Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
6 cups cooked rotini pasta
1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup salsa (divided)
1 /2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
3 green onions (chopped)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the pasta as directed on the packaging, only to el dente.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp of the olive oil; once hot, add the ground beef, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons of salsa cook until the meat is completely cooked ( about 8 to 10 minutes.
Place the beef in a bowl and let it cool.
While the meat is cooling, wash and chop the ingredients for the salad.
Add the cooked, rinsed and drained pasta to a large salad bowl. Then add the cooked and cooled beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onion, cheese, and green onion. Mix to combine everything.
Add the rest of the olive oil and salsa followed by the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
Serve while it is still warm
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Taco Pasta Salad -- Main Meal or Side Dish -- Mexican Inspiring Flavors
Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
6 cups cooked rotini pasta
1/4 cup olive oil (divided)
1 lb ground beef
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup salsa (divided)
1 /2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup grape tomatoes (cut in half)
1 red bell pepper (diced)
3 green onions (chopped)
1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (grated)
½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Cook the pasta as directed on the packaging, only to el dente.
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp of the olive oil; once hot, add the ground beef, garlic powder, and 3 tablespoons of salsa cook until the meat is completely cooked ( about 8 to 10 minutes.
Place the beef in a bowl and let it cool.
While the meat is cooling, wash and chop the ingredients for the salad.
Add the cooked, rinsed and drained pasta to a large salad bowl. Then add the cooked and cooled beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, green onion, cheese, and green onion. Mix to combine everything.
Add the rest of the olive oil and salsa followed by the cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is combined.
Serve while it is still warm
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Egg Slicer: amzn.to/4bvIH4k
Cuisinart Electric Burner : amzn.to/4bmznzE
Newest version of Marie's Crock Pot : amzn.to/4f0BlHa
