Taco Pasta Salad
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Taco Pasta Salad
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My Taco Pasta Salad recipe with Doritos and French dressing is a must try. Loaded with everything you'd want to see on your taco and more, this is a great recipe to serve to guests or even enjoy with your family at the dinner table!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 pound pasta uncooked, such as penne or shells
- 1 cup corn canned or frozen
- 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained (1 can)
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
- ½ cup black olives pitted, sliced
- 2 cups cheddar cheese or mexican blend, shredded
- 1½ cups French Dressing
- 1 cup Doritos crushed
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and rinse it well with cold water.
- Brown and crumble the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off the fat and mix in the taco seasoning.
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and toss well until everything is coated with dressing. Serve cold and enjoy!
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare the meat and pasta a day ahead and store them in the fridge. Just assemble and toss with the dressing right before serving.
- Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptations: Replace the ground beef with a plant-based alternative and use vegan cheese to make this dish vegan-friendly.
- Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. However, it's best to store the dressing and Doritos separately to maintain texture.
- Heat Factor: If you like it spicy, feel free to add some diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing for that extra kick.
- Cheese Options: While cheddar or a Mexican blend is recommended, feel free to experiment with other cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy twist.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
401kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
397mg
(17%)
Potassium
377mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
538IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 401 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 401kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 377mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 538IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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