Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that elevates any gathering with its delightful mix of textures and tastes. This easy-to-make salad features tender rotini pasta, seasoned ground beef, crispy vegetables, and a creamy dressing that ties it all together. Topped with crunchy Doritos for an irresistible finish, it’s perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or Taco Tuesdays. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes, this versatile recipe can be served as a side dish or a hearty main course. Customize it with your favorite toppings for added flair and enjoy a meal that’s sure to please everyone.
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)
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Fiesta blend cheese
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned; drain excess grease and stir in taco seasoning with water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, beans, corn, onion, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; pour over the pasta mixture and stir to coat.
- Fold in crushed Doritos and lettuce just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg