Crunchy Doritos Taco Pasta Salad
Crunchy Doritos taco pasta salad steps up traditional pasta salad and turns it into a delectable dish that you can serve as a side or a even a main for potlucks and picnics. Featuring seasoned ground beef, crushed Doritos, and fresh veggies tossed in a creamy dressing, it’s a real crowd pleaser.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex Mex
Servings: 12
Calories: 630kcal
- 1 lb ground beef, cooked, crumbled, & drained
- 1 lb bowtie shaped pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water to stop cooking
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 cups shredded, or cubed, pepper jack cheese
- 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1 1/2 cups French dressing
- 2-3 cups crushed Doritos
Toss together the ground beef and taco seasoning until evenly combined.
1 lb ground beef, cooked, crumbled, & drained, 3 tbsp taco seasoning
To a large mixing bowl, add the seasoned beef, pasta, onions, tomatoes, cheese, and lettuce- stirring until evenly mixed.
1 lb bowtie shaped pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cold water to stop cooking, 1 small bunch green onions, thinly sliced, 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise, 2 cups shredded, or cubed, pepper jack cheese, 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
Stir in the dressing until everything's evenly coated. Add the chips, and toss to combine.
1 1/2 cups French dressing, 2-3 cups crushed Doritos
Serve immediately, or refrigerate until chilled and then serve.
- For an even zestier kick you could add in a can of pickled jalapenos.
- You could also stir in some cilantro for added freshness.
- Not a fan of French dressing? Substitute Thousand Island or even ranch.
Calories: 630kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 678mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 994IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 2mg