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Dorito Taco Pasta Salad

Dorito Taco Pasta Salad – Bold, Cheesy & Packed with Taco Flavor!
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A deliciously crunchy and flavorful pasta salad featuring Doritos and seasoned ground beef, perfect for gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces rotini pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing
  • 2 cups nacho cheese Doritos, crushed
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the rotini pasta, and cook according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse the pasta under cold running water.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Return the skillet to medium-low heat, sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat and add the specified water. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until liquid reduces, then let cool.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled rotini pasta, taco beef, cherry tomatoes, green onions, cheddar cheese, and Monterey Jack cheese.
  5. Pour Catalina dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  7. Just before serving, gently fold in the crushed Doritos and top with cilantro. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • Best served cold; do not freeze.
  • Store salad without Doritos and add just before serving to maintain crunch.
  • Pasta and beef must be completely cold before mixing.
  • Allow the salad to chill for a full 4 hours for best flavor development.
  • Hold the Doritos until just before serving to prevent sogginess.
  • Rinse pasta after cooking to prevent clumping and excess starch.

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