Description
A vibrant and delightful pasta salad featuring elbow macaroni, seasoned ground beef, and a crunchy topping of Doritos, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups crushed Doritos
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
- Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Once browned, drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, red bell pepper, and cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the ranch dressing, sour cream, and lime juice until smooth. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat.
- Sprinkle the crushed Doritos on top just before serving and mix gently to preserve the crunch.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add the Doritos just before serving for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg