Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines the beloved tastes of tacos with hearty pasta, making it an instant hit for any gathering. This crowd-pleaser is packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy Catalina dressing that ties all the flavors together. The addition of crushed Doritos provides a delightful crunch, elevating this salad beyond the ordinary. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or Taco Tuesdays, this recipe can be made in just 25 minutes, allowing you to whip up a satisfying meal or side dish quickly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Fiesta blend cheese
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Cook rotini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat; add taco seasoning and water, cooking until liquid evaporates.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef, black beans, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream; pour over salad mixture and stir gently.
- If serving immediately, fold in crushed Doritos and lettuce; garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 355
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg