Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the classic elements of tacos with hearty pasta, making it a perfect addition to any gathering, from casual barbecues to festive potlucks. This crowd-pleaser features tender rotini pasta tossed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, all topped with crunchy Doritos for an irresistible texture. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this salad can be made in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings. Whether served as a main dish or a side, Taco Pasta Salad is sure to impress your family and friends with its delightful mix of flavors and colors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces canned black beans
- 8 ounces canned corn
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a frying pan, brown the ground beef over medium heat, drain fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water; cook for 5 more minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, black beans, corn, and cherry tomatoes.
- In another bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to coat.
- Before serving, mix in crushed Doritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg