Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that blends the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting texture of pasta. This easy-to-make salad features seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and crunchy Doritos, all tossed in a creamy dressing that adds a delightful sweet and tangy finish. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family gatherings, this hearty salad serves 16 people, making it an ideal choice for feeding a crowd. Whether enjoyed as a side or a main dish, Taco Pasta Salad is sure to impress with its explosion of flavors and textures.
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
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, drain excess grease, and mix in taco seasoning.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked rotini, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and cheese. Stir well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently stir to combine.
- Add crushed Doritos and lettuce just before serving for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg