Sombrero Pasta Salad Recipe

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I take this slightly spicy salad to almost every party or picnic I attend. Every time I come home with lots of compliments, but never any leftovers! - Patty Ehlen, Burlington, Wisconsin

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Sombrero Pasta Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 10 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning
  • 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
  • 1 bottle (16 ounces) Catalina or 16 ounces Western salad dressing

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Rinse pasta in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl. Add beef mixture, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Yield: 10 servings.

    If you'll be refrigerating Sombrero Pasta Salad for more than 1 hour, reserve 1/2 cup dressing to stir into the salad just before serving.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 548 calories, 29 g fat (9 g saturated fat), 46 mg cholesterol, 941 mg sodium, 53 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 19 g protein.

Originally published as Sombrero Pasta Salad in Taste of Home Ground Beef Cookbook , p87

Tip

Camp Taco Salad

To adapt our favorite taco salad recipe for camping, I cook the ground beef at home until no longer pink. I also combine lettuce, cheese and diced tomatoes in a resealable bag. On site, I simmer the meat with a can of chili beans, then add a packet of taco seasoning with water. Come time to eat, top tortilla chips with the meat/bean mixture and other fixings. —Susan W., Minot AFB, North Dakota

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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2011 by docksidegirl

Have made this salad and given the recipe out many times. Great summer salad, makes a large bowlful


Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by worky_mom

I made this for a potluck we were having at work, that was 10 years ago, now they just expect me to bring it for each and every potluck, it has been a big, big hit with my co-workers.


Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2011 by rrinke

When i found this recipe i thought of my son right away because he doesn't like lettuce salad! So I made it for a Grad party and it was a hit, now I will be making it for another Grad party! I will be making it for who every asks me to make it! Plus for my own family!!!!


Reviewed on Jun. 11, 2011 by stacew

I make this one often! Very good and can sit down and eat it for a meal!


Reviewed on Jun. 06, 2011 by amykramer

This is a great salad! Got a great response at the pot luck I took it to. Warning - it makes a lot! It almost filled my 6 quart mixing bowl.


Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by higgins3

My Family loves this we make this every other week!


Reviewed on Apr. 02, 2010 by otew580

Add some crushed up Doritos to this salad just before servicing, the crunch really adds another level to this already good salad.


Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by cheriwr

My rating is suppose to be 5 star - EXCELLENT!


Reviewed on Feb. 02, 2010 by cheriwr

This is a great salad I've made many times & my family continues to request it!


Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2009 by goarmy0704

This salad was wonderful!!! Easy to make and very tasty!!

 
 
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