Cold Taco Salad

1lb hamburger
2 tomatoes
8oz Doritos/Fritos
1/2pkg onion soup mix
1/2 head lettuce, shredded
1 onion, raw - chopped
5tbs taco sauce
1/2c grated cheese
1 sm can tomato sauce

Brown hamburger and drain.
Add soup, taco sauce, and tomato sauce (some people use French dressing?) Sauce will be thick.
When meat is cool, add onion and lettuce.
Just before serving, toss with cheese and add crushed chips to the top.

Meghann's notes: I add taco seasoning to the meat when I make this, and use less onion or skip it.

Tomato, Basil, and Smoked Motz. Pasta Salad

8 oz. fusili or spiral pasta
1tbs balsamic vinegar to taste
2tsp olive oil
1/2c. fresh chopped basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2c. smoked diced skim motz
1c. cherry tomatoes
1/8tsp salt/pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Add oil, vinegar, and oregano - toss to coat.
Fold in remaining ingredients.
Serve warm or chilled.

Tuna pasta salad with grapes

1lb pasta (any will do, but I like spirals or tube pasta.)
2 cans tuna (I like a lot of tuna.)
handful of grapes, cut in half
1/2-1c mayo
1t. garlic powder
Optional:
1/2c chopped onion
1/2 c chopped celery
1/2c chopped green pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
Put in bowl.
Add tuna and any veggies you're using.
Add mayo to your desired "creamyness."
Add a dash of garlic powder - approx 1t.
Add halved grapes and incorporate gently.

Serve chilled, toss leftovers after 1 day.