Ingredients
- For the Salad:
- 16 ounces lean ground beef (90/10 preferred)
- 1 small yellow onion, minced
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 16 ounces dry pasta (rotini recommended)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- For the Dressing:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 limes, juiced
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
- For the Salad Mix:
- 12 ounces frozen corn (thawed) or 1 can (15 oz), drained
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, thoroughly rinsed and drained
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (4 oz), grated or cubed
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef and minced onion over medium heat until the beef is browned. Drain the grease, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside to cool.
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Toss the cooked pasta with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and set aside to cool.
- Make the Dressing: In a large serving bowl, whisk together ½ cup olive oil, lime juice, and taco seasoning until well combined.
- Assemble the Salad: Add the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños, and green onions to the bowl with the dressing. Toss everything together until well combined.
- Refrigerate: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding extra salt, pepper, or lime juice as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired.
Notes
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Cook, Toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 621
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 836mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
