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Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad

Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad

A delicious Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad that's perfect for gatherings, combining creamy taco flavors with hearty pasta and crunchy Doritos.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef or shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 8 ounces Rotini Pasta or gluten-free pasta
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 medium Yellow Sweet Pepper or red/green bell pepper
  • 1 medium White Onion (Diced) or green onions
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes or cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese or dairy-free cheese
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce (Shredded) or romaine/mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup French Dressing or ranch/yogurt-based dressing
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos (Crushed) adjust for desired crunchiness
For the Garnish
  • 1 medium Avocado (Optional) slice or dice
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges (Optional) for squeezing over salad

Equipment

  • medium skillet
  • Large Pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium skillet, heat over medium-high heat, then add the lean ground beef. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart until browned. Drain excess grease and set aside.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add rotini pasta, cooking according to package instructions for about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked ground beef, cooled rotini pasta, taco seasoning, diced yellow sweet pepper, diced white onion, halved grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded iceberg lettuce. Fold gently.
  4. Drizzle with French dressing and sour cream, about ½ cup each. Toss gently to coat without crushing pasta.
  5. Serve immediately in large bowl or plates, sprinkling crushed Doritos on top. Save Doritos until serving if preparing ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Mix in the Doritos just before serving to maintain their crunch. Rinse pasta with cold water to stop cooking.

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