Dorito Taco Salad

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Ingredients

Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until no pink remains. Drain any excess fat.
2. Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water. Simmer uncovered over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
3. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and add to a large serving bowl. Dice the bell peppers, tomatoes, and slice the green onions.
4. Add the bell peppers, black olives, pinto beans, tomatoes, green onions, and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl with the lettuce. Toss to combine.
5. Scatter the cooled seasoned ground beef over the top of the salad.
6. Lightly crush the Doritos and sprinkle them over the salad. Drizzle the Catalina dressing over everything and toss gently to coat evenly.
7. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and extra green onions. Serve immediately while the Doritos are still crunchy.

Nutrition per Serving

Chef Tips

• Add the Doritos and dressing right before serving — this keeps the chips crunchy instead of soggy. If bringing to a potluck, pack them separately and toss at the table.
• Let the seasoned beef cool for 5-10 minutes before adding it to the salad so the lettuce doesn't wilt from the heat.
• Swap Catalina dressing for French dressing or even a creamy salsa ranch if you prefer less sweetness.
• Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version — season it the same way and nobody will know the difference.
• Leftovers without Doritos keep well in the fridge for a day. Just add fresh chips when you reheat and serve the next portion.

Storage

Store leftover dressed salad (without Doritos) in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 day. Undressed components keep separately for up to 2 days. Add fresh Doritos when serving leftovers.