Classic Dorito Taco Salad
A nostalgic 1980s Midwest potluck favorite featuring seasoned ground beef, a tangy dressing, and crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos. This recipe includes tips for make-ahead layering to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- 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 cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup Catalina dressing
- 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned. Drain fat. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, layer the shredded lettuce, seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, cherry tomatoes, and black olives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and Catalina dressing.
- Just before serving, pour the dressing mixture over the salad. Top with crushed Doritos.
Notes
- For make-ahead convenience, keep the dressing and crushed Doritos separate until ready to serve to maintain crunch.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- Add a layer of refried beans for extra heartiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of salad
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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