Taco Pasta Salad with French Dressing

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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 523 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup chopped tomato
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
• 1 (8 ounce) package nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle French salad dressing
• 1 (14 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked tri-color rotini pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 3

Combine cooled beef and rotini with French dressing, black beans, and Cheddar cheese. Mix well and chill until ready to serve.

Step 4

Fold in lettuce, tomato, and green onions. Sprinkle crushed chips on top or serve on the side.