Taco Macaroni Salad

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"An easy main dish salad that is great on a hot summer night."

 

• Ready In: 36mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked corkscrew macaroni
• 1 lb ground round
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1⁄2 cup French dressing
• 1⁄2 head lettuce, shredded
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green onion
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green pepper
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Prepare macaroni according to package directions; rinse, drain, and chill for 1 hour.
2. In a skillet, crumble and cook the ground round until browned; drain.
3. Add in the taco seasoning and French salad dressing; stir to combine; let cool.
4. In a large bowl, add the macaroni, ground beef mixture, and remaining ingredients; stir to combine.
5. Serve immediately.

Reviews

[starryangel777]

This is an excellent recipe! My grandmother made this all the time, however I omit the green pepper, and we add crushed up Nacho Cheese Doritos. YUM!!