Easy Taco Pasta Salad
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Carlsbad Cravings · by Jen★ 5.0 (2)

Easy Taco Pasta Salad

NUTRITION · PER SERVING50M COOK
CAL 26%·PRO 39%
CARBS 41G32% OF CAL
5G FIBER28G OTHER8G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 31G54% OF CAL
8G SAT22G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A taco-flavored pasta salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, black beans, corn, avocado, jalapeños, and crushed Doritos, bound in a creamy Baja California-style dressing. Flavorful and substantial enough for a main course at potlucks and casual gatherings.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 12
  • 1 pound lean ground beef ((see notes for turkey))
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ tsps EACH garlic powder, onion powder
  • 1 tsp EACH ground cumin, salt
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 4 oz. can mild diced green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 pound rotini, ( or other medium pasta)
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, (rinsed and drained)
  • 1 ½ cups sweet corn ((fresh or canned))
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, ( halved)
  • 1 cup black olives, (halved (optional))
  • 1 green bell pepper, (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons diced pickled jalapenos (from 4 ounce can), (more or less to taste)
  • 1 cup cilantro, (chopped (measure before chopping))
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend
  • 3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 avocados, (ripe but slightly firm, chopped (optional))
  • 1 9.5 oz. bag Nacho Doritos, ( crushed)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream ((may sub Greek yogurt))
  • 1/4 cup medium salsa
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
PREP
35M
SODIUM
982MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.