Description
Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad combines the classic flavors of tacos with delicious pasta for an indulgent and easy meal option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Doritos, crushed
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and mix according to package instructions.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle with ranch dressing and toss to combine.
- Top with crushed Doritos before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with black beans.
- Feel free to add any extra toppings you like, such as olives or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg