Description
This Dorito Taco Salad is a flavorful and crunchy meal, combining seasoned ground beef with fresh iceberg lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and crunchy nacho cheese Doritos. Tossed with tangy Catalina dressing and optionally garnished with sour cream and guacamole, it’s a quick and delightful dish perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
- 1 lb. Lean ground beef
- 2 Tbsp. Taco seasoning
- 1 Medium iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 Large tomato, diced
- 1–2 C. Nacho cheese Doritos chips
- 1 C. Catalina dressing
Optional Garnishes
- Sour cream, for garnish
- Guacamole, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Place a skillet on the stove over medium-high heat and add the olive oil, heating it until shimmering.
- Cook the ground beef: Add the lean ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet. Cook thoroughly, stirring occasionally, until the beef is completely browned. Drain any excess fat and set the meat aside to cool.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop the medium iceberg lettuce and place it into a large mixing bowl. Dice the large tomato and add it to the bowl.
- Combine salad ingredients: Add the cooled seasoned ground beef, 1 to 2 cups of nacho cheese Doritos chips, and 1 cup of Catalina dressing to the bowl with the lettuce and tomato. Toss all ingredients well until evenly mixed.
- Serve with toppings: Transfer the salad to serving plates or bowls, and optionally garnish with sour cream and guacamole as desired to enhance flavor and creaminess.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of Doritos chips based on your preferred level of crunchiness.
- Taco seasoning can be store-bought or homemade to control the spice level and salt content.
- Letting the cooked beef cool before adding it to the salad helps keep the Doritos from becoming soggy.
- For a lighter version, use a low-fat or light Catalina dressing.
- This salad is best served immediately after tossing to maintain the crunch of the tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Keywords: Dorito Taco Salad, taco salad recipe, ground beef salad, Doritos salad, easy taco salad, quick dinner salad
