Taco Pasta Salad
Taco Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing update on a taco salad, filled with pasta instead of lettuce, but still loaded with all of the classic taco flavors.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 630kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions
- 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced
- 1 medium Roma tomato, finely diced
- 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- ½ cup (74.5 g) red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ cup (80 g) yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups (226 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup (272 g) Catalina dressing
- 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Doritos, slightly crushed, reserving a few for topping
- diced iceberg lettuce, optional for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
- Add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Set the meat aside.
- In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, onion, cheese, taco meat, and Catalina dressing.
- When ready to serve, add Doritos, tossing to combine.
- Serve garnished with extra Doritos and chopped lettuce (optional).
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 630kcal