Doritos Taco Salad Recipe - How To Make Taco Salad with Doritos

Ingredients

• 1 head Iceberg Lettuce (chopped into bite‑size pieces)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (diced bite‑size)
• 1 medium Yellow Onion (chopped)
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded sharp cheddar)
• 1.5 pounds Ground Beef (lean (90% lean), cooked and cooled)
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder (ground)
• 16 ounce bottle Catalina Dressing (store‑bought, use half now)
• 15 ounce bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (crushed in the bag just before serving)

Instructions

1. Cook Ground Beef

   Heat a skillet over medium‑high heat, add the ground beef, break it up with a spatula, and season with black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook until browned and no pink remains, about 8‑10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and set the meat aside to cool.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: medium-high

2. Chop Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Onion

   While the beef cooks, chop the iceberg lettuce, dice the tomatoes into bite‑size pieces, and chop the yellow onion. Divide the vegetables evenly between two large mixing bowls.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Cheese and Beef

   Add the shredded cheddar cheese and the cooled ground beef to each bowl, mixing gently to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT2M

4. Add Catalina Dressing

   Pour half of the 16‑ounce bottle of Catalina dressing (about 8 oz) into each bowl and toss the salad until everything is lightly coated.

   Time: PT2M

5. Add Crushed Doritos

   Just before serving, crush the Nacho Cheese Doritos directly in the bag (or a small bowl) and sprinkle them over the salad. Toss gently to keep the chips crunchy.

   Time: PT1M

6. Serve Immediately

   Serve the salad right away while the Doritos are still crunchy. Enjoy!

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

890

Protein

30 g

Carbohydrates

60 g

Fat

55 g

Fiber

5 g