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Fiesta Ranch Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is a family favorite. It's full of flavor!
Prep Time15 minutes
Refrigerate2 hours
Total Time2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Pasta salad, ranch, easy side dish
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Judy Yeager

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 16 oz pasta shells, cooked
  • 1 1.25 oz taco seasoning packet
  • 1 cup of sour cream
  • 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1 1 ounce packed of ranch salad mix dressing
  • 1 16 oz can of pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 15.25 oz can of corn, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup of chopped red onion
  • 2 cups of shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro
  • Doritos crushed

Instructions

  • Cook ground beef over medium heat. Add taco seasoning and cook through until meat is done. Drain and place in a bowl so meat can completely cool. In another bowl, add ranch packet, mayonnaise, sour cream and pasta together.
  • Mix thoroughly. Add all other ingredients except cilantro and Doritos. Chill for 2 hours before serving. Garnish with cilantro and Doritos.