Taco Pasta Salad

Name: Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 people
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 8 ounces rotini pasta; 1 medium jalapeño pepper; 1 medium Roma tomato; 1 can (15.25 ounces) corn kernels; ½ cup (74.5 g) red bell pepper; ½ cup (80 g) yellow onion; 2 cups (226 g) mild cheddar cheese; 1 cup (272 g) Catalina dressing; 1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Doritos; diced iceberg lettuce

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings
8 people
Calories
630 kcal
Course
Main Course, Salad, Dinner

Taco Pasta Salad

Iris Hanson

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Taco Pasta Salad is a delicious and refreshing update on a taco salad, filled with pasta instead of lettuce, but still loaded with all of the classic taco flavors.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked al dente according to package instructions
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely diced
1 medium Roma tomato, finely diced
1 can (15.25 ounces) corn kernels, drained
½ cup (74.5 g) red bell pepper, finely diced
½ cup (80 g) yellow onion, diced
2 cups (226 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup (272 g) Catalina dressing
1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Doritos, slightly crushed, reserving a few for topping
diced iceberg lettuce, optional for garnish

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Instructions

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until no longer pink (8-10 minutes).
Add taco seasoning, stirring to combine. Set the meat aside.
In a large bowl combine cooked pasta, jalapeño pepper, tomatoes, corn, red bell pepper, onion, cheese, taco meat, and Catalina dressing.
When ready to serve, add Doritos, tossing to combine.
Serve garnished with extra Doritos and chopped lettuce (optional).