Description
Taco Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering from summer barbecues to potluck dinners. This vibrant dish combines seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, all balanced by the delightful crunch of crushed Doritos. With its rich flavors and appealing presentation, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will surely impress your guests. Whether served as a side or main course, Taco Pasta Salad is versatile and can be prepared in just 15 minutes, making it ideal for busy cooks. Prepare ahead of time for even better flavor—just add the crunchy toppings right before serving!
Ingredients
- Rotini pasta
- Lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Black beans
- Corn
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fiesta blend cheese
- Catalina dressing
- Sour cream
- Nacho Cheese Doritos
- Iceberg lettuce
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet, adding taco seasoning and water; cook until liquid evaporates.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, diced onion, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; pour over salad mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- For immediate serving, fold in crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce; garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sauteing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg