A vibrant Tex-Mex mix of pasta, Doritos, fresh vegetables, and creamy avocado ranch dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 oz rotini or fusilli pasta
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
03 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
04 - 1 cup sweet corn kernels, fresh or thawed
05 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
06 - 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
07 - 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
08 - 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
→ Toppings
09 - 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, coarsely crushed
10 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
11 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
→ Avocado Ranch Dressing
12 - 1 ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
13 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
14 - 1/4 cup sour cream
15 - 1/4 cup buttermilk or milk
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
19 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
20 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
21 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
22 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cooled.
02 - In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and romaine lettuce.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lime juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
04 - Pour avocado ranch dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
05 - Add shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro to the salad and toss gently to combine.
06 - Immediately before serving, sprinkle crushed Doritos over the salad for maximum crunch and texture.
07 - Serve immediately or refrigerate without Doritos for up to 4 hours. Add Doritos just before serving to prevent sogginess.
