Wagon Wheel Taco Salad Food

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

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This salad is simple and makes an adorable and tasty addition to any lunch box.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings (6 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

6 ounces wagon wheel pasta
1 heaping cup very small broccoli florets
1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
1 small garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 ounces reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
2 ounces thick-sliced ham, cut into small cubes
1 scant cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
2 scallions, sliced (optional)

Steps:

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package directions. About 30 seconds before the pasta is done, add the broccoli florets and corn kernels. Cook for 30 seconds and then drain into a colander. Run cold water over the pasta to stop the cooking. Keep the pasta draining in the colander while you make the dressing.
Whisk together the garlic, red wine vinegar, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper.
Add the well-drained pasta, broccoli, and corn to the bowl, along with the ham, cheese, tomatoes, parsley and scallions, if using. Toss together. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 15 milligrams, Sodium 490 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams

WAGON WHEEL VEGETABLE SALAD

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Make and share this Wagon Wheel Vegetable Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Rhonda J

Categories Vegetable

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

250 g packages wagon wheel macaroni
2 cups broccoli florets
1 stalk celery
2 green onions
1/4 cucumber, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise (miracle whip)
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cherry tomatoes, cut into wedges

Steps:

Cook wagon wheels according to pkg.
directions, adding broccoli during the last four minutes;drain,rinse in cold water to cool;drain well.
In large bowl combine wagon wheel-broccoli mixture with celery, green onions, cucumber and parsley.
In separate bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, mustard, paprika& salt;mix well.
Pour over pasta mixture;toss to coat.
Cover and chill 2 hours or overnight.
Just before serving add tomatoes and toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 18, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 518, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7.7

WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

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Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may become one of your favorite side dishes for tacos, too! -Kathryn Donahey, Oil City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta or elbow macaroni
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.