Description
A fun and flavorful pasta salad that combines the crunch of Doritos with the deliciousness of taco ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (elbow or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup cooked ground beef or turkey, seasoned with taco seasoning
- 1 cup Doritos, crushed
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (optional for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, shredded lettuce, cheese, cooked ground meat, crushed Doritos, diced onion, and black olives.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing with taco seasoning, if using.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve cold, garnished with extra Doritos on top for added crunch.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite taco toppings like avocado or jalapeños.
- This salad can be made ahead of time but add the Doritos just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: dorito taco pasta salad, pasta salad, taco salad, easy pasta salad, party salad