Classic Dorito Taco Salad
A nostalgic 1980s Midwest potluck favorite featuring seasoned ground beef, crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, and a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to packet directions. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
- Add the cooled taco meat to the salad.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and toss with the Catalina dressing.
Notes
- For make-ahead, layer ingredients in the following order: lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, olives, taco meat. Keep dressing and Doritos separate until ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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