Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing
Description
This taco pasta salad has all the makings of a potluck crowd-pleaser, from the ground beef and rotini to the lettuce, tomato, and crushed Doritos® that top it all off.
Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
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1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta
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1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
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1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
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1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
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6 cups shredded lettuce
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1 cup chopped tomato
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1 cup sliced green onions
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1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and taco seasoning; saute until beef is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Let cool.
2
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and let cool, about 10 minutes.
3
Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.
4
Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.