SOMBRERO PASTA SALAD Recipe
A zippy make-ahead salad that even kids love. Can be a main meal salad, a taste better the next day, take it to work salad.
Ingredients
- 1 16oz pkg of spiral pasta, cooked aldente, rinsed, drained.
- 1 lb. ground beef, browned, drained.
- 3/4 cup of water.
- 1 pkg of Taco Seasoning.
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
- 1 large green pepper, diced.
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced.
- 1 large tomato,seeded, diced.
- 3/4 cup white shoepeg corn, drained.
- 3/4 cup black beans, rinsed, drained
- 2 small (21/4 oz) cans sliced ripe olives, drained.
- 1 16 oz bottle of Western dressing (reserve 1/2 cup)
Directions
- In a medium frying pan add water and Taco Seasoning to browned hamburger. Bring to a simmer, cook uncovered 15 minutes until all liquid has been reduced. Cool to room temperature. In a large serving bowl gently incorporate all ingredients, saving 1/2 cup of Western Dressing to add just before serving. Best if made several hours ahead and allowed to season through.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 188g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 423 | |
| Calories from Fat 144 | 34% |
| Total Fat 16.19g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 8.05g | 32% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 215mg | 9% |
| Potassium 528mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs 45.74g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 14% |
| Sugars 3.12g | 2% |
| Protein 22.92g | 37% |
