Taco Mac Salad

Taco Mac Salad

1 box (8 oz.) tri-color spiral macaroni, cooked and cooled

1 lb. ground beef

1 pkg taco seasoning

1 green pepper, chopped

1 C cheddar cheese, shredded

1 carton cherry tomatoes, quartered  

1 bag salad

French dressing to taste

1 package tortilla chips

In a skillet cook ground beef with taco seasoning according to package directions. In a large bowl mix macaroni, green pepper, cheese, tomatoes, and salad. To serve layer on each plate salad, macaroni mix, and top with ground beef. Garnish with French dressing and tortilla chips as desired.

Grilled Balsalmic Chicken and Greek Pasta Salad

Grilled Balsamic Chicken Breasts

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Marinade:

1/2 C balsamic vinegar

1/4 C olive oil

1 sprig fresh rosemary

1 tsp dried thyme

5 cloves garlic, minced

black pepper to taste

Place chicken in a bowl. Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl and mix well, pour over chicken and let marinate for at least an hour. Grill chicken until cooked through. 

 

Greek Pasta Salad

1 lb box tri-colored rotini, cooked, drained and cooled
1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into small cubes
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 C shredded parmesan cheese
1 C crumbled feta cheese
1 (4 oz) can sliced black olives, drained
1 bottle Greek dressing

Mix all ingredients well, using ½ the bottle of Greek dressing. Place in fridge to chill before serving. Use additional dressing if needed. 

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