Description
A vibrant pasta salad that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, creamy ranch dressing, and crunchy Doritos for an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound seasoned ground beef
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or macaroni)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 2 cups Doritos, crushed
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the seasoned ground beef. Brown it well until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and allow the beef to cool slightly.
- Mix It All Together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, seasoned beef, halved cherry tomatoes, corn, diced bell pepper, and shredded cheese.
- Add the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and taco seasoning until well combined. Pour this blend over the pasta salad and toss everything together thoroughly.
- Incorporate the Crunch: Gently fold in the crushed Doritos, reserving a handful for topping. Adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnishing with the reserved Doritos for that extra crunch.
Notes
For enhanced flavors, prepare the salad a few hours or a day in advance but keep the Doritos separate until serving to maintain their crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg