Viral Doritos Taco Pasta Salad: 20-Minute Weeknight Dinner Idea
Searching for a quick and easy dinner the whole family will cheer for? Let’s take the stress out of mealtime with this Doritos Taco Pasta Salad. It’s ready in just 20 minutes and is packed with all the flavors kids love: tacos, cheesy pasta, and yes, crunchy Doritos. This one-bowl wonder saves time and gets everyone fed (and happy) fast.
Perfect for busy evenings, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that doesn’t require fancy ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Bring it into your weekly rotation for a meal that’s fast, flavorful, and totally family-approved.
The recipe is super simple: just toss together cooked rotini, browned beef with taco seasoning, cherry tomatoes, green onions, shredded cheese, and Catalina dressing. Top with crushed Doritos right before serving.
Everyone will have full bellies and happy faces.
Viral Doritos Taco Pasta Salad
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 16
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini, cooked al dente
- 1 lb. ground beef, browned
- 1 oz. taco seasoning
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack blend)
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 1/2 cups Doritos, crushed
Directions
1) In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rotini, browned ground beef, taco seasoning, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheese. Toss well to blend all the flavors.
2) Pour in the Catalina dressing and toss again until everything is coated.
3) For the perfect crunch, add the crushed Doritos just before serving and gently fold them in.
4) Serve immediately, or refrigerate (and add Doritos right before serving to keep them crispy).
That’s it! With just a little prep and a handful of simple ingredients, you’ll have a dinner on the table that even your pickiest eaters will ask for again. This dish is perfect for those nights when you need something hearty, fun, and stress-free.
Viral Doritos Taco Pasta Salad
All the flavors that your family loves come together in this one-bowl wonder that makes for the perfect weeknight dinner idea.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rotini, cooked al dente
- 1 lb. ground beef, browned
- 1 oz. taco seasoning
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 4 green onions, sliced
- 2 cups shredded cheese in a cheddar and Monterey jack blend
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 1/2 cups doritos, crushed
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine pasta, beef, taco seasoning, tomatoes, green onions, and cheese.
Toss to combine.
Add the Catalina dressing, and toss to combine.
Refrigerate, or fold in the crushed Doritos (just before serving).
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 386Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 560mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 2gSugar: 5gProtein: 14g
This is just an estimate. Do not use for diet, allergy or medical advice.
Ready to simplify dinner? Give this recipe a try tonight and watch how fast it disappears!
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