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SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Taco Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, low-fat greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, cumin, olive oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning, romaine lettuce, cheddar jack, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, tortilla strips

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

½ avocado
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup low-fat greek yogurt, plain
⅓ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon garlic
½ tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast, diced
½ packet taco seasoning
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cheddar jack
1 cup black beans
1 avocado, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup tortilla strips

Steps:

  • To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
  • Pour 1 tbsp of oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
  • Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together.
  • Top off with the avocado salad dressing and cilantro then serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

TACO PASTA SALAD



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My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. -Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope 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

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 624 calories, Fat 30g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD



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I came across this recipe while spending a winter in Arizona. Now as soon as we return home each spring, our grandchildren are waiting for me to make these refreshing salads. To save time, bake the salad shells in the morning. Cool: store in an airtight container.-Betty Johnson, Olympia, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (5.6 ounces each) refrigerated taco salad shells
3 bacon strips, diced
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 large onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
8 cups shredded lettuce
Toppings: chopped tomatoes, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, olives

Steps:

  • Prepare taco salad shells according to package directions; set aside. , In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. In the drippings, cook beef, onions, garlic and seasonings over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir in beans; heat through., Spoon about 1/3 cup meat mixture into each salad shell. Top with the lettuce and remaining meat mixture; sprinkle with bacon. Serve with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 732mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN TACO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by SemiDomesticatedMama

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box penne pasta, cooked
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 carton grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup diced green pepper
1 jar (16oz) chunky salsa, medium
1 pkt taco seasoning
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • In large bowl, toss together pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, 1 cup cheese, and green peppers. Sprinkle taco seasoning over top; mix well. Pour salsa over pasta and mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese before serving.

MR. FOOD TACO PASTA SALAD



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This recipe, from Art Ginsberg, who is Mr. Food, is a delicious -- and healthful -- variation of a popular Southwest salad. All the ingredients of the traditional taco salad are here, with the addition of pasta to make a scrumptous whole-meal salad. So-o-o good, as Mr. Food says, for pot-lucks, too.

Provided by Lorraine of AZ

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces spiral shaped pasta (twists)
1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
3/4 cup water
1 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup black olives, drained, pitted and sliced (optional)
3/4 cup taco sauce or 3/4 cup salsa
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 avocado, peeled and cubed
crushed corn chips, for topping

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and dain well. Place in large bowl.
  • Brown the beef in a large skillet, stirring to break up clumps, until no pink remains. Drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Toss pasta gently with beef mixture, tomato, onion, cheese and olives. Add taco sauce or salsa; mix gently.
  • Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with avocado and crushed corn chips. Serve warm or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 71.2, Sodium 389.3, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 4.1, Protein 25.4

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD



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A delicious pasta salad that is a change of pace from the typical ones you see served often. Prep time does not include chilling time of 2 hours.

Provided by JackieOhNo

Categories     Black Beans

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz.)
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 (16 ounce) jar medium garlic-cilantro salsa (I use Muir Glen organic)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 590.1, Carbohydrate 38.8, Fiber 6.2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 8.7

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD RECIPE



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Spice up your day or night with our Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe. Our Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe is full of all your favorite Tex-Mex flavors.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed
1 can (15 oz.) corn, drained
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green peppers
1 stalk celery, sliced
4 green onions, sliced
1 can (2.25 oz.) black olives, drained
1 cup HEINZ Tomato Ketchup
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in large bowl.
  • Mix ketchup, mayo and taco seasoning in medium bowl until blended. Stir in milk. Add to pasta mixture; mix lightly.
  • Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 3.5367 mg, Sodium 260 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA



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Make and share this Southwestern Pasta recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Paris D

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large sweet onions (about 2 1/4 lbs. total)
1 lb chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (to taste)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
3/4 cup corn kernel, fresh or frozen
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
12 ounces fettuccine, cooked as package directs
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel sweet onions and cut into slices about 1/4-inch thick; separate slices into rings.
  • In a large deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onions, chicken, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and golden, about 25 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, corn and chiles and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Combine the sauce, cooked pasta, cilantro and goat cheese, stirring and tossing to soften the cheese.

TACO PASTA SALAD



Taco Pasta Salad image

Two favorite salads meet in this fun side dish - a taco and pasta salad perfect for parties.

Provided by mssyann8

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups 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
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup French salad dressing
1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
2 tablespoons sour cream

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spiral pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in ground beef. Cook and stir until beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir taco seasoning into beef mixture; cool.
  • Stir beef mixture into pasta; toss lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, onion, French dressing, and corn chips into pasta mixture. Top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.3 calories, Carbohydrate 46.4 g, Cholesterol 68.3 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 11.7 g, Sodium 980.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

SOUTHWEST SALAD



Southwest Salad image

Something I just threw together one night but ended up being the best salad I've ever made--corn, cheese, tomatoes and tortilla chips complimented by ranch dressing with a kick.

Provided by GreenEyedLS

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

bagged lettuce, preferably hearts of romaine
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
2/3 cup sharp cheddar cheese, GRATED
2/3 cup corn
2/3 cup tortilla chips, crushed
1 cup ranch dressing, from bottle
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin

Steps:

  • Mix all salad ingredients together in large serving bowl.
  • Mix all dressing ingredients together in a cup or small bowl.
  • Toss with dressing or serve on the side.
  • If preparing ahead of time, wait to add chips so they stay crisp.

SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD



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This pasta salad has a Southwestern flair and is made from packaged ingredients that could be found in a pantry or a RV kitchen.

Provided by Bill Hilbrich

Categories     Corn

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb dry pasta (I like Rotini)
1 (16 ounce) can whole kernel corn
1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans
1 (16 ounce) bottle prepared French dressing
1 (16 ounce) jar prepared chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain and rinse the beans and corn.
  • Drain the cooked pasta, and combine with corn, beans, salsa, and salad dressing.
  • Mix well and cool for at least one hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773.6, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 1567.5, Carbohydrate 98.9, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 19, Protein 17.7

SPICY SOUTHWEST PASTA SALAD



Spicy Southwest Pasta Salad image

While browsing for a pasta salad recipe, I found Inez Willenborg's Homestyle Macaroni Salad. It sounded good, but I didn't have all the ingredients, so I improvised and came up with this one. We absolutely loved it. Thank you, Inez, for the recipe that was the inspiration for this winner.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces bow tie pasta (or pasta of your choice)
2 hardboiled egg, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped fine
1/4 cup fresh salsa (homemade or the refrigerated variety sold in the produce section)
2 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup Miracle Whip (or mayonnaise)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine all remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Add pasta and stir until the pasta is coated.
  • Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306.5, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 134.7, Sodium 586.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 4.5, Protein 12

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