Best 2 Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad Recipes

Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad is a unique and delicious dish that combines the flavors of Doritos, tacos, and pasta salad into one incredible meal. It is a perfect dish for parties, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and variety of textures, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad recipe!

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DORITOS® TACO SALAD

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I love this dish! It reminds me of potlucks and summertime. It's full of every texture--warm, cool, crisp, soft, crunchy. It has a touch of sweetness and tanginess from the dressing, and the lovely nacho cheese flavor from the chips, with the taco-seasoned meat. It all works together deliciously and is a quick and easy meal that's ready to go anytime.

Provided by Rebekah Rose Hills

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, finely diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup water
1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained
½ (12 ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored corn chips (such as Doritos®), crushed
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 ½ medium tomatoes, diced
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or more to taste
½ cup Catalina salad dressing, or to taste

Steps:

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium to medium-high heat and saute ground beef, diced onion, salt, and pepper together until ground beef is browned and no longer pink and onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water and taco seasoning to the meat. Stir to coat and allow to simmer for 1 minute to thicken. Set aside to cool while you prep the salad.
Add kidney beans, crushed chips, lettuce, tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, and dressing to a large bowl. Top with meat mixture and toss gently to evenly combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 64.8 mg, Fat 28.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 833.1 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

DORITO TACO SALAD

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Another recipe my mom used to make. Its different, but SO good! Definitely not like a traditional taco salad. Its a nice alternative though!

Provided by dr_kaley

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup chopped lettuce (more or less to your liking, I love lettuce and always add more)
1 cup chopped tomato (more or less to your liking, I love tomatoes and always add more)
1 cup cheddar cheese (more or less to your liking, I love cheese and always add more)
1 finely chopped red onion
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning (I use El Paso, but any will do)
1 (15 ounce) can ranch style beans (you cant get these everywhere, so you can also use any brand of chilli beans)
1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing
1 (12 1/2 ounce) bag Doritos

Steps:

Fry ground beef and add taco seasoning.
Mix ground beef and ALL ingredients, except Doritos (unless you don't mind soggy), in a large bowl.
Refrigerate.
Mix in Doritos and enjoy!
Note: I enjoy this nice and cold from the fridge, but you may prefer it warm or room temperature.

Tips:

Use fresh, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor in your pasta salad.
Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so that they cook evenly.
Cook the pasta al dente, according to the package directions. This will prevent it from becoming mushy in the salad.
Let the pasta cool completely before adding it to the salad. This will help to prevent the salad from becoming watery.
Use a light hand when adding the dressing. You can always add more, but it's difficult to take it out once it's in.
Serve the pasta salad immediately or refrigerate it for later. It will keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Conclusion:

This Doritos Locos Taco Pasta Salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a potluck or party. It's also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a new pasta salad recipe, give this one a try!