Taco Noodle Salad

Unfortunately, garden season is coming to an end. This recipe was one of our favorites this summer with vegetables fresh from the garden. It's great because you can use just about any combination of tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, etc. You can also add cheese, mixed in or sprinkled on top, but I prefer it without cheese. This dish can be served hot or cold; I prefer hot.

Ingredients:

14 oz pasta

1 lb chicken breast (sliced) or ground beef

3-5 tomatoes

1 cucumber

1 bell pepper

1 hot pepper

1 package taco seasoning

1/2-3/4 C creamy French dressing (Ken's Steakhouse)

Directions:

1.) Cook pasta and drain.

2.) Meanwhile, cook meat and drain excess grease.

3.) Dice vegetables.

4.) Mix taco seasoning and French dressing.

5.) Combine all prepared ingredients.

6.) Heat or chill to desired temperature.

Serves 4-6.