Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions for Taco Pasta Salad
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add 1 pound of uncooked pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown 1 pound of ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. This takes about 6-8 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the seasoned ground beef, 1 cup of corn, a 15-ounce can of drained and rinsed black beans, and 2 cups of halved grape tomatoes. Add 2 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce and ½ cup of sliced black olives. Fold the ingredients together until well mixed.
- Pour 1½ cups of French dressing over the ingredients in the mixing bowl and toss everything together until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of crushed Doritos on top just before serving. Enjoy for maximum crunch.
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Notes
For best results, prepare ground beef and pasta a day earlier; combine with dressing and Doritos just before serving to maintain freshness.
