Garden Veggies and Beef Salad

Prep Time:5 Mins | Total Time:35 Mins | Makes:6 servings

Welcome family to the dinner table with a first cousin to Taco Salad. Thank Hamburger Helper* dinner mix for making it easy.

1 lb (500 g) lean ground beef

3 1/2 cups (875 mL) hot water

1 box Hamburger Helper* Beef Noodle

1 large garlic clove, finely chopped

1 small head lettuce, shredded

1 medium green pepper, cut into 2-inch strips

1 medium red onion, sliced

1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, cut in half

1/2 cup (125 mL) Italian dressing

1/2 tsp (2 mL) Italian seasoning

Cook beef in large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
Stir in hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; simmer 5 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add beef mixture; toss. Serve immediately.

Hamburger Helper* Beef Noodle

Do-Ahead Tip : Cut up the bell pepper, onion and tomatoes the night before serving. Store in separate plastic bags, tightly sealed, in the fridge.Substitution : Bell peppers come in many colors. Yellow, red and orange are a bit sweeter than green or purple but work well in this great salad.