Ingredients:
16 oz rotini pasta (or similar medium-sized pasta)
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1.5 cups chopped fresh tomatoes
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2-3 cups Mexican shredded cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
15 oz French dressing
3 cups lightly crushed nacho cheese or tortilla chips
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Cook the Pasta:
Boil the rotini pasta as per package instructions. Once done, drain, rinse under cold water, and set aside to cool.
Cook the Beef:
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Once fully cooked, drain any excess fat, stir in the taco seasoning, and let it cool slightly.
Mix the Salad:
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, chopped tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, shredded cheese, and shredded lettuce.
Dress the Salad:
Add the French dressing and toss everything together until all ingredients are well coated.
Add Crunchy Chips:
Just before serving, fold in the crushed nacho cheese or tortilla chips for extra crunch.
Garnish and Serve: