Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings the flavors of taco night to your table in a refreshing way. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or Taco Tuesdays, this colorful salad features seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and crunchy Doritos, all tossed in a creamy dressing that balances sweetness and tanginess. Easy to prepare and customizable, this dish is sure to please both kids and adults alike. Whether served as a main course or a side at potlucks, Taco Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser that will elevate any meal with its delicious flavor profile.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini
- 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
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Add taco seasoning and simmer with water for about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir to coat.
- If serving immediately, add crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce before garnishing with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg