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Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad with colorful ingredients served in a bowl

Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad

A fun and tasty dish that combines the flavors of tacos and pasta, perfect for gatherings and quick family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound rotini pasta
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1 cup crushed Doritos Add right before serving for crunch
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing Can substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the lean ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning to the cooked beef, followed by the cooked pasta.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the beef-pasta mixture with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, crushed Doritos, and ranch dressing.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Mix everything well and serve chilled.

Notes

For added flavor, you can use spicy taco seasoning or add jalapeños to the mix. Feel free to customize the salad by adding ingredients like black beans, corn, or avocados. If making ahead of time, add crushed Doritos just before serving to keep them crispy. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.