Taco Pasta Salad
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5
Taco Pasta Salad
Description
Taco Pasta Salad brings together seasoned ground beef with rotini pasta and chili beans for a robust base. Cherry tomatoes add freshness while shredded Mexican cheese contributes creamy, melted textures in the mixed salad. Shredded iceberg lettuce and sliced green onions provide crispness and mild sharpness. Tossed with French dressing, the salad has a tangy and slightly sweet flavor, which complements the savory components.
Crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos are added right before serving to retain their crunchy texture, lending a final texture contrast. This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature and makes a filling dish suitable for potlucks, picnics, or casual lunches.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef browned, lean
- 1 box rotini pasta cooked and rinsed
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can chili beans
- 1 pint cherry tomato halved
- 2 cups Mexican cheese shredded
- 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
- 1/2 cup green onion sliced
- 1 1/2 cup french dressing
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos lightly crushed
- sour cream extra green onions for garnish
- green onion extra green onions for garnish
Instructions
Directions:
- In a large bowl, toss together the ground beef, pasta, taco seasoning, chili beans, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, green onions, and french dressing.
- When ready to serve, stir in the Doritos. (Wait til you are ready to serve to stir in the Doritos or they will get soggy.)
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 644 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 644kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1321mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 879mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 1488IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 391mg | 39% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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