Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a fun and flavorful dish that combines the best elements of a taco with the satisfying heartiness of pasta. Featuring seasoned ground beef, colorful veggies, and a creamy dressing, this salad is topped with crunchy Doritos for an unexpected twist. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or as a quick family dinner, Taco Pasta Salad offers a delightful blend of textures and tastes that are sure to please everyone at the table. With just 15 minutes of prep and simple cooking steps, you can create a dish that’s not only delicious but also visually appealing. This vibrant salad is versatile enough to serve as a main course or side dish, making it an ideal choice for any occasion.
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
- 2 cups shredded Fiesta blend cheese
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain grease and mix in taco seasoning with water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked rotini, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; mix into the pasta mixture until well combined.
- If serving immediately, fold in crushed Doritos and lettuce; garnish with cilantro.
- For make-ahead preparation, refrigerate without toppings; add them just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg