Dorito Taco Salad
A classic 1980s Midwest potluck salad with seasoned beef, Catalina dressing, and crunchy Doritos. This recipe includes tips for making it ahead to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 35 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 crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn, drained
- 1/2 cup refried beans, warmed
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain grease and stir in taco seasoning. Cook according to seasoning packet directions. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, layer the shredded lettuce, cooked ground beef, shredded cheese, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and corn.
- Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and drizzle with Catalina dressing. Toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately. For make-ahead, keep dressing and Doritos separate until serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for beef.
- To make ahead, layer all ingredients except Doritos and dressing in an airtight container. Add dressing and Doritos just before serving to maintain crunch.
- Consider this a great option for meal planning or as a side for weeknight dinners.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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