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Taco-Pasta-Salad-Recipe

Taco Pasta Salad

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This Taco Pasta Salad combines delicious flavors with fresh ingredients, making it a quick and easy option for weeknight dinners or gatherings. With crunchy Doritos and a zesty dressing, it’s sure to please everyone!

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups small pasta
  • 2/3 cup catalina dressing
  • 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 3/4 cup canned corn, drained
  • 3/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups nacho cheese doritos, crumbled

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
  2. While the pasta cooks, whisk the Catalina dressing and taco seasoning together. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  3. Once the pasta has cooled, place it in a large mixing bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and green onions. Pour the Catalina dressing mixture over and stir well to combine.
  4. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. Just before serving, add in the iceberg lettuce and crumbled Doritos.

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Notes

Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or avocado for added flavor and nutrition.
This salad can be made ahead of time but add the Doritos right before serving to keep them crunchy.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 36g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg