Taco Pasta Salad

By lisapearce

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked 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
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
• Tortilla chips

Preparation

Step 1

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.