Cool Ranch Doritos Taco Pasta Salad
Cool Ranch Dorito Pasta Salad is a creamy taco-inspired pasta salad made with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, ranch dressing, and crunchy Cool Ranch Doritos.
Servings 8
Calories 757kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounce rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled
- 1 pound ground beef, cooked and crumbled (drain any excess grease and allow it to cool slightly)
- 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- ½ cup finely diced red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 9.25 ounces bag Cool Ranch Doritos, lightly crushed
- 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add the 12 ounce rotini pasta, cooked, drained and cooled, 1 pound ground beef, cooked and crumbled, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, ½ cup finely diced red onion, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.NOTE: You want the ground beef to be cooled slightly so it doesn't melt the cheese or change the texture of the dressing.
- In a smaller bowl whisk together the 1 cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning and 1 packet ranch seasoning mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta ingredients in the larger bowl and stir together well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors come together.
- Just before serving, stir in about half of the crushed Cool Ranch Doritos.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos and 2 Tablespoons sliced green onions on top before serving.
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
Nutrition
Calories: 757kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 50g | Sodium: 579mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
