Quick Taco Pasta Salad That's Perfect for Any Gathering
Enjoy this Quick Taco Pasta Salad that combines pasta, seasoned ground beef, and fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing dish.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- Pot
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound Ground Beef opt for 85/15 or 90/10 for the best balance
- 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning use homemade for a healthier twist
- 8 ounces Rotini cook until al dente
- 1 cup Green Pepper diced
- 1 medium Yellow Onion finely chopped
- 1 cup Grape Tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Cheddar Jack Cheese shredded
- 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce chopped
- 1/2 cup Black Olives sliced
For the Dressing
- 1 cup French Dressing e.g., Wish-Bone
For the Crunch
- 2 cups Doritos crushed
Instructions
Directions
- Dice the green pepper, chop the onion finely, halve the grape tomatoes, and slice the olives thinly.
- Boil salted water in a pot, and cook the rotini until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, then add the taco seasoning and let it simmer for about 2 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini, seasoned beef, prepared vegetables, and shredded Cheddar Jack cheese. Toss gently.
- Pour the French dressing over the mixture and toss again until everything is coated.
- Just before serving, crush the Doritos and gently stir them into the salad.
Notes
Prep vegetables ahead to speed up assembly and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.