Description
Elevate your potluck game with this Taco Pasta Salad With Doritos Heavenly—a delicious fusion of classic taco flavors and comforting pasta. Bursting with vibrant colors and textures, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for summer barbecues, family gatherings, or weeknight dinners. Packed with protein, fiber, and a satisfying crunch from Doritos, it’s sure to be a hit at any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Splash of lime juice
- Crushed Doritos (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Drain fat if necessary. Stir in taco seasoning and water; set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked pasta, meat mixture, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheese, and green onions.
- In a separate bowl, combine sour cream (or yogurt), lime juice, and additional taco seasoning to create the dressing.
- Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add crushed Doritos just before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg