Quick and Easy Taco Pasta Salad
A delightful and vibrant pasta salad combining zesty taco-seasoned beef, crunchy veggies, and cheesy goodness, perfect for busy nights and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Beef, Vegetarian options available
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Pasta
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 1 can Diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1 cup Corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 can Black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup French dressing
- 1 cup Crushed Doritos
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, salting the water for flavor. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring in the French dressing and tossing until well combined.
- Add crushed Doritos on top right before serving for a crunchy texture.
Notes
This salad can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, keeping Doritos separate until serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/taco-pasta-salad-recipe/