Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos
A vibrant and crunchy fusion of pasta salad and tacos, featuring seasoned beef, colorful veggies, and crispy Doritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup creamy French dressing
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced onions, jalapeños, or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked through. Season with salt and pepper. Drain any excess fat.
- Combine the cooked pasta, ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the creamy French dressing over and toss to combine.
- Add the crushed Doritos just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature and enjoy!
Notes
Let the salad sit for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Great for meal prep and can be customized with different proteins or dressings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://www.nailzspa.com/taco-pasta-salad-with-doritos-recipe/