Description
This Doritos Taco Pasta Salad is a quick and easy dish that combines the crunch of Doritos with a delicious taco-inspired pasta salad. Perfect for a potluck or a quick family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) rotini pasta
- 1 cup diced cooked chicken (or ground beef)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (any color)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups Doritos, crushed (any flavor)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced chicken, cherry tomatoes, corn, cheddar cheese, bell pepper, red onion, and taco seasoning.
- Pour the ranch dressing over the salad and toss until everything is well combined.
- Add the crushed Doritos to the salad and gently fold them in, being careful not to crush them too much.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Doritos Taco Pasta Salad, quick pasta salad, taco pasta salad recipe, easy salad recipes, 25-minute meals, potluck dish