• In a large skillet, add ground beef and onion over medium heat, cooking until the ground beef is browned. Drain the grease and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside to cool.
  16 ounces lean ground beef, 1 small yellow onion, ½ teaspoon fine sea salt, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• Cook pasta according to the instructions on the packaging. Toss cooked pasta with extra virgin olive oil and set aside to cool.
  16 ounces dry pasta, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Dressing

• Prepare the dressing by combining the olive oil, lime juice and taco seasoning in a large serving bowl. Whisk together until combined.
  ½ cup extra virgin olive oil, 2 limes, 3 tablespoons taco seasoning

Assembly

• Add the cooled pasta, ground beef, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, jalapeños and green onions.
  12 ounces frozen corn, 15 ounce black beans, 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, 1 pint cherry tomatoes, 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 jalapeño, 2 green onions
• Toss everything until combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley if desired. Taste before serving and add extra salt, pepper, or lime juice if needed!
  fresh cilantro, fresh parsley