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.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Keyword: Taco Pasta Salad
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 630kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iamhomesteader.com
- 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
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).
Serving: 1g | Calories: 630kcal