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Taco Pasta Salad

Quick, easy and perfect for picnics, this Taco Pasta Salad is full of all of your favorite taco salad fixings with a twist. Fast to whip up and feeds a crowd.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Chilling1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 598kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 pkt taco seasoning
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 16 oz pkg rotini
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 2.5 oz can sliced olives drained
  • 1 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 1/2 cup crushed Doritos
  • 1 16 oz bottle Catalina dressing

Instructions

  • In skillet brown your ground beef until no longer pink then drain.
  • Add in your taco seasoing and water and cook until reduced, set meat aside to cool.
  • Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, strain and run under cold water to cool, add to a large bowl.
  • Add in your lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and olives and stir until combined.
  • Whe your ready to serve add in your crushed doritos and stir until incorporaetd, then add in your Catalina dressing and stir until everything is coated.

Nutrition

Calories: 598kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 820mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 2.2mg