Creamy Ranch Taco Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
3 cups rotini pasta (or your choice), cooked and cooled
1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced bell pepper
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish
Directions:
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Add taco seasoning and cook according to the package instructions. Set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooled taco meat, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced bell pepper, black olives, and diced red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing and sour cream until smooth.
Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad ingredients and toss until everything is well coated.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.