Doritos Taco Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning (Old El Paso/McCormick)

• 12 oz rotini pasta

• 2 cups shredded romaine

• 1 cup organic cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• ½ cup green bell pepper, chopped

• ½ cup diced onion (optional)

• 1–2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos

• 1 cup Catalina dressing or ranch dressing

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Brown Beef:

   Cook ground beef in cast iron skillet → drain fat.
   Stir in taco seasoning + splash water → simmer 5 mins.

2. Cook Pasta:

   Boil rotini pasta per package → drain → cool in colander.

3. Combine:

   In large salad bowl, mix:

   • Cooled pasta

   • Taco meat

   • Lettuce

   • Tomatoes

   • Cheese

   • Bell pepper

   • Onion (optional)

4. Crunch & Serve: Just before serving:

   • Add crushed Doritos

   • Drizzle dressing

   • Toss with salad hands