Description
This Taco Pasta Salad is the perfect blend of zesty flavors and fresh ingredients. With simple prep and a delightful taste, it’s an ideal choice for quick dinners or healthy meals. Enjoy a refreshing mix of pasta, veggies, and crunchy Doritos in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse it with cold water, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the Catalina dressing together with the taco seasoning. Refrigerate until you’re ready to mix everything.
- When the pasta has cooled down, place it in a large mixing bowl. Add in the tomatoes, corn, black beans, and green onions. Pour the dressing mixture over the ingredients and mix well.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for one hour.
- Before serving, gently fold in the iceberg lettuce and crumbled Doritos.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding diced bell peppers or jalapeños.
Feel free to customize with any additional toppings you love.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 5mg