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Taco pasta salad

Taco Pasta Salad

This Taco Pasta Salad is bursting with seasoned taco beef, tangy lime dressing, melty Mexican cheese, and crunchy Doritos crumbled right on top.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 410 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces tri-color rotini
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 package taco seasoning + water
  • 15 ounce black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 ounce sweet corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives halved
  • 1 small green bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • Nacho Doritos crushed, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions, until al dente, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool down the pasta.
  • Meanwhile, brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and water (see packet instructions for instructions).
  • Add the beef, pasta, black beans, corn, tomatoes, olives, peppers, jalapenos, cilantro, cheese and lettuce to a large serving bowl. Toss to combine.
  • In a jar, combine the mayonnaise, taco seasoning, lime juice and water. Shake until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Garnish with crushed Doritos.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 21gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 565mgFiber: 7gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 803IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 160mgIron: 3mg
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