Description
A delicious and quick recipe for Taco Pasta Salad, perfect for gatherings or a family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces rotini pasta (cooked, drained, and cooled)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
- ½ cup grated cheese
- 1 tomato, diced
- ½ head iceberg lettuce, chopped (about 3 to 4 cups)
- 1 avocado, diced
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 green onions (green parts only), sliced
- 1 cup French dressing
- 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and run cold water over the pasta. Set aside.
- Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. When no pink remains, add taco seasoning and water. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and cool.
- In a large salad bowl, mix together cooled pasta, cooled taco meat, grated cheese, tomato, lettuce, avocado, cilantro, and green onions.
- Pour the French dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and toss once more.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Can be made a few hours in advance, but add the Doritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: American-Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg