Taco Pasta Salad with Doritos
A vibrant and festive salad that combines the flavors of tacos with pasta, topped with crunchy Doritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Beef
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup French dressing
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped green onions and cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and let it cool.
- Sauté the Ground Beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, sautéed ground beef, halved cherry tomatoes, drained corn, rinsed black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Dress the Salad: Pour in the French dressing and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add Crunch with Doritos: Gently fold in the crushed Doritos, making sure they stay somewhat crunchy.
- Season to Taste: Season your salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Chill and Serve: Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with green onions and cilantro if desired.
Notes
This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, add more Doritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg