Taco Salad (with Doritos)
Salad night is guaranteed to be a hit when you serve Dorito Taco Salad, made with only a handful of ingredients in 30 minutes or less!
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 large bowl
- 1 serving platter
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef Note 1
- ¼ cup taco seasoning Note 2
- ¾ cup water
- 3 heads romaine lettuce chopped and washed
- 10 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup sliced cherry or grape tomatoes Note 3
- ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups lightly crushed Doritos nacho cheese flavor
- 1 cup Catalina dressing Note 4
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully coated in seasoning.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, black beans, sliced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and seasoned ground beef. Toss well to combine.
- Transfer the tossed salad to a serving platter or large salad bowl, top with the crushed doritos and drizzle on the catalina dressing.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Note 1: You can use ground turkey or chicken as a healthier option for this recipe.
Note 2: Use homemade taco seasoning or a store-bought packet.
Note 3: You can customize your salad by adding other vegetables such as peppers, onions, avocado, or corn.
Note 4: You can use other dressings such as Ranch, French dressing, Thousand Island, or even Italian dressing.
Storing Tips:
- You can prepare all the ingredients the day before.
- Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- To serve, toss the ingredients together with the Catalina dressing and ground beef.
- Warm the ground beef beforehand, if desired.
- You can prepare all the ingredients the day before.
- Store them in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator.
- To serve, toss the ingredients together with the Catalina dressing and ground beef.
- Warm the ground beef beforehand, if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 25gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 1866mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 10gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 2495IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 215mgIron: 4mg
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only.