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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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With Johnsonville Italian Sausage.
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
Camp Taco SaladTo 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 More Mexican Side Dishes »
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
More Mexican Side Dishes »
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Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2012 by ljbruns
This salad is great for any potluck. Have made it many times and always have a request for the recipe. My favorite way to make it is with the Western dressing, cherrytomatoes (cut in half), large shredded cheese and Rotelle pasta. Before serving crush Doritos over salad.
This salad is great for any potluck. Have made it many times and always have a request for the recipe. My favorite way to make it is with the Western dressing, cherry
tomatoes (cut in half), large shredded cheese and Rotelle pasta. Before serving crush Doritos over salad.
Reviewed on Jul. 09, 2012 by wickidgrrl82
Just made this, was super fast and easy and I'm eating it as I type this review because I couldn't wait for it to get cold. So tasty!! Ended up using spicy ranch because I couldn't find a chipotle dressing at Luckys, but it still tastes delicious!
Reviewed on Jun. 07, 2012 by polywogmom
I gave this a 4 star because after adding the Catalina dressing the salad had a pinkish/orange color to it and wasn't very eye appealing. It had great flavor and we really liked it, but it was passed over because it didn't look appealing.
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!
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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