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Doritos Taco Pasta Salad Recipe

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A flavorful and easy-to-make Doritos Taco Pasta Salad combining seasoned ground beef, rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, crunchy Doritos, and creamy French dressing for a delicious Tex-Mex inspired meal perfect for quick lunches or gatherings.

Ingredients

Pasta and Meat

  • 16 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 Tbsp taco seasoning

Vegetables

  • 2 large Roma tomatoes
  • 5 green onions
  • 1/4 head iceberg lettuce
  • 2 avocados
  • 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed

Other

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
  • 16 oz bottle creamy French dressing

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta: Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta using a strainer and rinse it with cold water to cool it down and prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare the ground beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove any excess grease from the pan. Stir in the taco seasoning and water, letting it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Then, remove from heat and allow it to cool completely.
  3. Chop the vegetables: Dice the Roma tomatoes, slice the green onions, chop the iceberg lettuce, and dice the avocados into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooled pasta, cooled seasoned ground beef, chopped vegetables, drained corn, rinsed black beans, and crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos.
  5. Add dressing and mix: Pour the 16 oz bottle of creamy French dressing over the combined ingredients. Mix everything well to ensure even coating of the dressing.
  6. Serve or chill: Serve the pasta salad immediately for best taste and texture, or refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the flavors to blend further.

Notes

  • Make sure the ground beef mixture is completely cooled before mixing with other ingredients to avoid wilting the lettuce and avocado.
  • You can substitute creamy French dressing with a ranch or southwest dressing for flavor variation.
  • Keep the Doritos crushed but not too fine to maintain the crunch in the salad.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit the ground beef and add extra beans or grilled vegetables.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

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