Dorito Taco Pasta Salad: Bold Flavor in Every Bite
A zesty pasta salad featuring taco-seasoned ground beef, crushed Doritos, and creamy Catalina dressing. The crunch of cheese-flavored chips pairs perfectly with tender pasta and juicy tomatoes for a bold Tex-Mex twist.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil
- Add the rotini pasta and cook until al dente
- Drain and rinse thoroughly under cold water
- Set pasta aside to cool
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
- Sauté ground beef until browned and cooked through
- Stir in taco seasoning to coat the meat
- Let cool slightly
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack
- Add cooked taco-seasoned beef and toss gently to mix
- Stir in Catalina dressing until evenly combined
- Top with crushed Doritos and fresh cilantro before serving
Notes
Chill for at least 2 hours before serving to let flavors meld
Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative
Thousand Island dressing works in place of Catalina
Refrigerate up to 24 hours ahead of serving
Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner alternative
Thousand Island dressing works in place of Catalina
Refrigerate up to 24 hours ahead of serving