Taco Bell Fiesta Pasta Salad
Serves 4
Directions
- 1Add 300g of romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl.
- 2Add 300g of romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl.
- 3Add 300g of romaine lettuce to a large salad bowl.
- 4Add 224g of cooked cavatappi pasta to the bowl.
- 5Add 224g of cooked cavatappi pasta to the bowl.
- 6Add 224g of cooked cavatappi pasta to the bowl.
- 7Add 75g of corn to the bowl.
- 8Add 75g of corn to the bowl.
- 9Add 75g of corn to the bowl.
- 10Add 75g of canned black beans to the bowl.
- 11Add 75g of canned black beans to the bowl.
- 12Add 75g of canned black beans to the bowl.
- 13Add 100g of grape tomatoes to the bowl.
- 14Add 100g of grape tomatoes to the bowl.
- 15Add 100g of grape tomatoes to the bowl.
- 16Add 75g of red onion to the bowl.
- 17Add 75g of red onion to the bowl.
- 18Add 75g of red onion to the bowl.
- 19Add 75g of bell pepper to the bowl.
- 20Add 75g of bell pepper to the bowl.
- 21Add 75g of bell pepper to the bowl.
- 22Add 10g of cilantro to the bowl.
- 23Add 10g of cilantro to the bowl.
- 24Add 10g of cilantro to the bowl.
- 25To make the dressing, add 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to a small blender.
- 26To make the dressing, add 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to a small blender.
- 27To make the dressing, add 170g of plain non-fat Greek yogurt to a small blender.
- 28Add 113g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
- 29Add 113g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
- 30Add 113g of 2% cottage cheese to the blender.
- 31Add 113g of Taco Bell Fire Sauce to the blender.
- 32Add 113g of Taco Bell Fire Sauce to the blender.
- 33Add 113g of Taco Bell Fire Sauce to the blender.
- 34Add 8g of taco seasoning to the blender.
- 35Add 8g of taco seasoning to the blender.
- 36Add 8g of taco seasoning to the blender.
- 37Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- 38Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- 39Blend all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- 40Pour the blended creamy taco bell dressing over the salad ingredients, saving a little for topping.
- 41Pour the blended creamy taco bell dressing over the salad ingredients, saving a little for topping.
- 42Pour the blended creamy taco bell dressing over the salad ingredients, saving a little for topping.
- 43Toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 44Toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 45Toss the salad until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- 46Set the salad aside.
- 47Set the salad aside.
- 48Set the salad aside.
- 49To make the taco ground beef, add 454g of 96/4 lean ground beef to a hot pan.
- 50To make the taco ground beef, add 454g of 96/4 lean ground beef to a hot pan.
- 51To make the taco ground beef, add 454g of 96/4 lean ground beef to a hot pan.
- 52Add 3/4 packet of taco seasoning on top of the ground beef.
- 53Add 3/4 packet of taco seasoning on top of the ground beef.
- 54Add 3/4 packet of taco seasoning on top of the ground beef.
- 55Cook the ground beef on a 7 out of 10 heat until the bottom has a deep golden brown crust, then flip.
- 56Cook the ground beef on a 7 out of 10 heat until the bottom has a deep golden brown crust, then flip.
- 57Cook the ground beef on a 7 out of 10 heat until the bottom has a deep golden brown crust, then flip.
- 58Break up the ground beef into small pieces and continue to cook, being careful not to overcook.
- 59Break up the ground beef into small pieces and continue to cook, being careful not to overcook.
- 60Break up the ground beef into small pieces and continue to cook, being careful not to overcook.
- 61Start building your salad with the pasta salad base.
- 62Start building your salad with the pasta salad base.
- 63Start building your salad with the pasta salad base.
- 64Add a portion of the taco ground beef on top of the pasta salad base.
- 65Add a portion of the taco ground beef on top of the pasta salad base.
- 66Add a portion of the taco ground beef on top of the pasta salad base.
- 67Drizzle the leftover creamy taco bell dressing in a spiral pattern over the top.
- 68Drizzle the leftover creamy taco bell dressing in a spiral pattern over the top.
- 69Drizzle the leftover creamy taco bell dressing in a spiral pattern over the top.
- 70Sprinkle cotija cheese over the top of the salad for garnish.
- 71Sprinkle cotija cheese over the top of the salad for garnish.
- 72Sprinkle cotija cheese over the top of the salad for garnish.
- 73Enjoy your Taco Bell Fiesta Pasta Salad.
- 74Enjoy your Taco Bell Fiesta Pasta Salad.
- 75Enjoy your Taco Bell Fiesta Pasta Salad.
Ingredients
- 224 g Cavatappi Pasta
- 224 g Cavatappi Pasta
- 224 g Cavatappi Pasta
- 454 g 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
- 454 g 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
- 454 g 96/4 Lean Ground Beef
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 300 g Romaine
- 300 g Romaine
- 300 g Romaine
- 100 g Grape Tomatoes
- 100 g Grape Tomatoes
- 100 g Grape Tomatoes
- 75 g Red Onion
- 75 g Red Onion
- 75 g Red Onion
- 75 g Bell Pepper
- 75 g Bell Pepper
- 75 g Bell Pepper
- 75 g Corn
- 75 g Corn
- 75 g Corn
- 75 g Canned Black Beans
- 75 g Canned Black Beans
- 75 g Canned Black Beans
- 15 g Cotija Cheese
- 15 g Cotija Cheese
- 15 g Cotija Cheese
- 10 g Cilantro
- 10 g Cilantro
- 10 g Cilantro
- 170 g Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 170 g Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 170 g Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 113 g 2% Cottage Cheese
- 113 g 2% Cottage Cheese
- 113 g 2% Cottage Cheese
- 113 g Taco Bell Fire Sauce
- 113 g Taco Bell Fire Sauce
- 113 g Taco Bell Fire Sauce
- 8 g Taco Seasoning for dressing
- 8 g Taco Seasoning for dressing
- 8 g Taco Seasoning for dressing
Equipment
big salad bowlsmall blenderskilletwooden spatulameal prep containers