Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 pound pasta (uncooked, such as penne or shells)
1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained (1 can))
2 cups grape tomatoes
2 cups iceberg lettuce (shredded)
½ cup black olives (pitted, sliced)
2 cups cheddar cheese (or mexican blend, shredded)
1½ cups french dressing (add right before serving)
1 cup doritos (crushed, add right before serving)

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until fully cooled.
Brown the ground beef over medium high heat, breaking it into small pieces. Drain the fat and stir in the taco seasoning. Allow to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beef, beans, corn, tomatoes, lettuce, olives, and cheese. Toss together until mixed well.
Right before serving, stir in the French dressing to coat. Add the crushed Doritos, toss again, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, let the beef mixture cool in the fridge for a bit before mixing with the pasta.
Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or avocado for more texture.
This salad can be made a few hours in advance; just add the dressing and Doritos right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 21g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.