Taco Pasta Salad
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!
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken ranch pasta salad, taco pasta salad
Servings: 16
Calories: 401kcal
- 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
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!
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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.
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Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptations: Replace the ground beef with a plant-based alternative and use vegan cheese to make this dish vegan-friendly.
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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.
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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.
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Cheese Options: While cheddar or a Mexican blend is recommended, feel free to experiment with other cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy twist.
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 397mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 538IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2mg