Description
A vibrant and flavor-packed salad that combines the essence of tacos with refreshing pasta, perfect for gatherings and casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound rotini
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces canned black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 8 ounces canned corn (drained)
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded Fiesta blend cheese
- 16 ounces Catalina dressing
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 9 ounces Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed)
- 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, over medium heat, brown the lean ground beef until fully cooked, then stir in the taco seasoning.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, seasoned beef, black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, and cheese. Mix gently.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing and sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat.
- If serving immediately, sprinkle Doritos and lettuce on top just before serving.
Notes
For best texture, add crunchy toppings just before serving. This salad can be made ahead of time, but store toppings separately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg