Fiesta Taco Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/4 red/purple onion, finely diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound ground meat (turkey, pork, beef, etc.)
• 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 block (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 package (10 ounces) cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 bag (8 ounces) shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 cup canned corn (I use Green Giant Mexicorn), drained
• 1 bottle (16 ounces) zesty Catalina dressing
• 1 box (16 ounces) rotini pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained
• Nacho cheese Doritos, crushed

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, sauté the onion in oil until translucent.
2. Add the ground meat, sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook thoroughly; drain excess grease, then set aside to cool completely.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked meat, cheese cubes, tomatoes, lettuce, beans, corn and salad dressing, mixing until well blended.
4. Carefully fold in the cooked pasta until evenly mixed and coated.
5. Serve topped with crushed Doritos.

This delicious pasta salad was inspired by a recipe from the amazing Caroline Davis (aka Mississippi Kween); you can find her videos on Instagram and TikTok by searching for @mississippi_kween.