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Taco Pasta Salad

Taco Pasta Salad: A Crunchy, Flavor-Packed Summer Delight

This Taco Pasta Salad combines crunchy Doritos with fresh ingredients for a delightful summer dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Pasta Cook according to package directions and cool completely.
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Corn Frozen or canned, drained.
  • 1 can Black Beans Rinse and drain.
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry or grape, halved.
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Sliced thinly.
  • 2 cups Lettuce Chopped romaine or iceberg.
For the Crunch
  • 2 cups Doritos Crushed just before serving.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Catalina Dressing Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Store-bought or homemade.

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Pasta Salad
  1. Begin by boiling a large pot of salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente, about 8–10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, corn, black beans, halved tomatoes, green onions, and chopped lettuce. Toss until evenly distributed.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the Catalina dressing and taco seasoning until smooth and well blended.
  4. Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Just before serving, fold in the crushed Doritos gently to maintain their crunch.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Cool the pasta completely before adding to the salad and add fresh ingredients just before serving for best texture.

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