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Taco Pasta Salad
Taco Pasta Salad is a hearty and delicious dish that combines authentic Mexican flavors. Seasoned ground beef, cheese, and Doritos!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 804 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 purple onion diced
- 16 oz package rotini
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese
- 2.5 oz can sliced black olives drained
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes sliced
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- 16 oz bottle Catalina dressing
Instructions
- Place a non-stick medium skillet over medium-high heat and once hot add the beef and brown it. Cook the beef until no longer pink then drain and discard the grease.
- Add the taco seasoning and about 1/4 cup water and cook until reduced, set beef aside to cool.
- Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Run under cold water to cool, drain well and place it into a large bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, including the cooled beef, except the Doritos.
- When ready to serve add in the crushed doritos and stir, add the dressing and stir until everything is well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley, drizzle with sour cream, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
804kcal
(40%)
Carbohydrates
117g
(39%)
Protein
47g
(94%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
120mg
(40%)
Sodium
2041mg
(85%)
Potassium
877mg
(25%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
758IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
441mg
(44%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 804
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 804kcal | 40% |
| Carbohydrates | 117g | 39% |
| Protein | 47g | 94% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 2041mg | 85% |
| Potassium | 877mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 758IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 441mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.