Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of classic taco flavors and hearty pasta, making it perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. This vibrant dish features seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing that ties all the ingredients together. Topped with crunchy Doritos for added texture, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also a hit at potlucks, BBQs, and Taco Tuesdays. Whether served as a main course or side dish, Taco Pasta Salad is sure to impress your guests with its colorful presentation and mouthwatering taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 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
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 9 ounces crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta according to package directions in a large pot of boiling water. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef; drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning with ¼ cup water and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream in a small bowl; pour over the pasta mixture and gently stir until coated.
- If serving immediately, fold in crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce; garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg