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5 from 3 votes

Taco Pasta Salad

A fun twist on two classic recipes, this Taco Pasta Salad is made with rotini, ground beef, and your favorite taco toppings tossed with seasoning and French dressing. Doritos are added for extra flavor and crunch. A guaranteed family favorite!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta taco salad, taco pasta salad
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 644kcal
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef browned
  • 1 box rotini pasta cooked and rinsed
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can Bush's chili beans
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 1/2 cup French dressing
  • 1 bag nacho cheese Doritos lightly crushed
  • sour cream and extra green onions for garnish

Instructions

Directions:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the ground beef, pasta, taco seasoning, chili beans, tomatoes, cheese, lettuce, green onions, and french dressing.
  • When ready to serve, stir in the Doritos. (Wait til you are ready to serve to stir in the Doritos or they will get soggy.)

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1321mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 1488IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 391mg | Iron: 4mg