Taco Salad with Macaroni as an Ingredient

This serves as both a lettuce salad AND a pasta salad. Maybe you would want to prepare this for the Fourth of July!


2 C. uncooked corkscrew macaroni

1 lb. ground beef

1 (1 1/4 oz.) pkg. taco seasoning mix

1/2 C. French dressing

1/2 head lettuce, shredded

1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved

1 C. (4 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

1/2 C. chopped green onions

1/2 C. chopped green pepper


Cook macaroni according to pkg. directions, drain. Rinse w/cold water, drain. Chill at least 1 hr. Cook ground round in a lg. skillet until browned, stirring to crumble, drain off drippings. Stir in taco seasonings and French dressing, cool. Combine macaroni, beef mixture, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl, tossing well. Serve salad immediately. Makes about 8 servings

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