Pasta salad recipes are not only a hit at potlucks, they make the best sides to practically every meal! Try out these favorites: Mexican Pasta Salad, Italian Tortellini Salad, Greek Pasta Salad, Orzo Pasta Salad, Cowboy Pasta Salad, Pesto Pasta Salad and Creamy Bacon Pea Pasta Salad. Now add this Taco Pasta Salad to the list!
HOW TO MAKE taco pasta Salad VIDEo
INGREDIENTS FOR TACO PASTA SALAD
This Taco Pasta Salad is a fusion of fiesta flavors and textures that is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and fresh all at the same time. Keep in mind as you look at the ingredients that you don’t need all of the bells and whistles to make a truly great pasta salad. Here’s what I add for my perfect bite, but you can customize the salad how you like:
THE PASTA OPTIONS
My favorite pasta for this recipe is rotini but you can use any medium pasta such as:
FusilliBowties / FarfallePenneMacaroniGemelliLarge shells
THE MEAT OPTIONS
THE SALAD
PASTA SALAD DRESSING INGREDIENTS
This pasta salad dressing is luxuriously creamy, tangy, sassy with a kiss of sweetness. It’s essentially homemade French Dressing/Catalina Dressing commonly used in taco salad recipes, with a few fiesta seasonings. The dressing can be made days ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. You will need:
Step 1: Make the dressing. Make the dressing first so it has time to chill. Whisk all of the dressing ingredients together in a bowl then transfer to the refrigerator.Step 1: Cook the pasta. Cook the pasta according to package directions in generously salted water. Rinse, drain and add to a large bowl.Step 3: Chop the ingredients. While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies.Step 4: Combine. Add all of the pasta salad ingredients to a very large bowl except the Doritos. Toss to combine with the dressing. Immediately before serving, add the Doritos and toss again. See the Make Ahead instructions if not serving right away.
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