Doritos Taco Salad
Doritos Taco Salad is a quick, flavor-packed dish that combines seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and crunchy nacho cheese Doritos tossed in a sweet, tangy Catalina dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners, it delivers satisfying crunch and spice in every bite. The recipe is easy to make, customizable, and always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 14 cups (serves 14 as a side or 7 as a main dish)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop and Tossed
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
- 1 lb 95% lean ground beef
- 1 (1.25 oz) packet reduced sodium taco seasoning
- 1 medium-large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium-large tomato, diced
- 4 oz 50% reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz nacho cheese Doritos, crushed slightly
- 1 cup light Catalina or French dressing
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
- Drain excess fat, then add the taco seasoning and stir to coat the beef evenly. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheese, and seasoned beef.
- When ready to serve, add the crushed Doritos and pour in the dressing.
- Toss everything together gently until evenly coated, then serve immediately for best crunch.
Notes
- Do not add Doritos and dressing until right before serving to prevent sogginess.
- French dressing can be used instead of Catalina dressing.
- Optional add-ins include black beans, corn, sliced olives, avocado, or chopped onions.
- Use snack-size Doritos bags for portion control.
- Serve in a chilled bowl to keep ingredients crisp.
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