Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring seasoned ground beef, colorful veggies, and a crunchy Doritos topping, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound seasoned ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or macaroni)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups Doritos, crushed
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let it cool.
- Prepare the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned ground beef until it’s browned and fully cooked. Drain off any excess fat and let it cool slightly.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, seasoned beef, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning until well combined. Pour this mixture over the pasta salad and toss until everything is combined.
- Add the Crunch: Gently fold in the crushed Doritos, reserving some for topping.
- Season and Serve: Adjust the salt and pepper to taste, give it a final toss, and serve chilled or at room temperature, topping with reserved Doritos.
Notes
For best texture, store Doritos separately until serving. Customize the salad by using black beans for a vegetarian option or different dressings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg