This flavorful Taco Pasta Salad is simple to make and so delicious! It has all the best parts of a taco but served as a pasta salad instead and topped with Doritos!
Cook the rotini pasta per the directions on the back of the package. Drain, and rinse under cold water. Let drain well and set aside.
In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, breaking it up into crumbles until there is no pink left, 8-10 minutes.
Add the taco seasoning to the beef and stir it in until combined. Take off the heat.
Add the pasta, ground beef mixture, cherry tomatoes, scallions, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, and Catalina dressing into a very large bowl. Stir until combined and everything is coated in the dressing.
Cover and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours to chill.
Right before serving, mix in the crushed Doritos and cilantro, and serve immediately.
Notes
Don't skip rinsing the pasta, it's an important step.
If you are not planning on eating this all right away, I suggest adding the Doritos just to the serving you are going to consume. Once it sits too long, they will become soggy.
More yummy veggies you can add, corn, black beans and/or bell pepper.
Keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days. I do not suggest freezing.