Taco Pasta Salad
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the best of tacos and pasta into one delightful bowl. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or Taco Tuesdays, this easy-to-make salad features seasoned ground beef, colorful veggies, and a creamy dressing. With the added crunch of crushed Doritos sprinkled throughout, every bite is a satisfying blend of textures and tastes. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that serves up to 16 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining. Customize it with your favorite toppings or ingredients to suit your palate, and enjoy a stress-free meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 16 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini
- 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 in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. 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 and water; cook until liquid evaporates.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; pour over the pasta mixture and stir gently.
- If serving immediately, fold in crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce; garnish with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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