Description
Taco Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that marries the classic flavors of tacos with hearty pasta for a delightful twist. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or family dinners, this salad features seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, and crunchy Doritos, all enveloped in a creamy Catalina dressing that adds a sweet and tangy finish. Each bite offers an explosion of flavors and textures that will impress your guests. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, Taco Pasta Salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini pasta
- 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
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Cook rotini in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain grease and mix in taco seasoning with ¼ cup water. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Catalina dressing and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- If serving immediately, fold in crushed Doritos and shredded lettuce just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg