Description
Taco Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering, potluck, or Taco Tuesday celebration. This vibrant dish combines seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy dressing to create a flavorful experience that everyone will love. The addition of crunchy Doritos gives it a unique twist and satisfying texture, making it a favorite among adults and kids alike. With just 25 minutes of prep time, this easy recipe allows you to whip up a delicious meal in no time. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch that suits your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 ounces canned corn (drained)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups shredded Fiesta blend cheese
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 small onion (diced)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, drain excess grease, and mix in taco seasoning with water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; pour over the pasta mixture and stir to coat.
- Add crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce right before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg