# What You'll Need:
→ Pasta
01 - 12 ounces 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 frozen
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
16 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
17 - 1 garlic clove, minced
18 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
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:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water until completely cooled.
02 - Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl. Add cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and romaine lettuce. Toss gently to combine.
03 - In a blender or food processor, combine avocado, mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, lime juice, minced garlic, dill, parsley, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
04 - Pour the avocado ranch dressing over the pasta mixture. Using salad tongs or a large spoon, toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
05 - Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and fresh cilantro over the dressed salad. Toss once more to incorporate.
06 - Immediately before serving, top the salad with crushed Doritos to maintain crunchiness. Serve right away or refrigerate without the Doritos for up to 4 hours. Add Doritos just before serving.
