Description

A chilled, flavorful salad combining tender rotini pasta, taco-seasoned ground beef, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced green onions, a mix of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and tangy Catalina dressing. Topped with crushed Doritos for a signature crunch.

Ingredients

3 cups dried rotini pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 taco seasoning packet (1 oz)
1 pint cherry tomatoes (12 oz total)
4 green onions (thinly sliced)
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup Catalina dressing
2 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos
1/4 cup fresh chopped cilantro (optional)

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Instructions

Cook rotini pasta until al dente as per package instructions
Drain pasta, rinse under cold water thoroughly
Cook ground beef in a skillet until browned, drain excess grease
Stir in taco seasoning until evenly distributed
Combine cooled pasta, beef, cherry tomatoes, green onions, both cheeses, and Catalina dressing in a large bowl
Mix until ingredients are evenly coated
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours to meld flavors
Before serving, fold in crushed Doritos and sprinkle cilantro if using

Notes

Chill for at least 4 hours for optimal flavor blending
Add Doritos immediately before serving to maintain their crunch
Optional cilantro adds brightness, substitute parsley if preferred
Store leftovers in an airtight container (exclude Doritos until serving)

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Lunch
Method: Boiling, refrigeration
Cuisine: American