Savory Beefy Rotini Salad
A hearty cold pasta salad with seasoned ground beef, crisp veggies, and gooey cheese, all tossed in a zesty vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for a refreshing meal on a hot day or as a potluck dish.
ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
Cook rotini according to package instructions, then rinse under cold water and set aside to cool.
- 2.
In a skillet, brown ground beef until fully cooked, then drain any excess fat.
- 3.
In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cooked beef, bell pepper, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheese.
- 4.
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- 5.
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine until everything is evenly coated.
- 6.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
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