Description
Taco Pasta Salad is the perfect dish for any gathering, blending savory seasoned beef with vibrant veggies, creamy dressing, and crunchy Doritos. This crowd-pleaser combines all your favorite taco flavors in a refreshing pasta salad that everyone will love. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or family dinners, it’s easy to whip up and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes, making it a standout on any table. Enjoy the best of both worlds—tacos and pasta—in one flavorful dish!
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 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 rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain excess grease. Stir in taco seasoning and water; cook until liquid evaporates.
- In a large bowl, mix cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, diced onion, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream in a small bowl; pour over the pasta mixture and stir to combine.
- Just before serving, fold in crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg