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A large glass bowl filled with colorful Doritos Taco Salad featuring ground beef, cheese, and crushed chips.
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Doritos Taco Salad: The Ultimate Crunchy Fiesta

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 565kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef (90/10)
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 1 large head iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (15 oz) dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives, drained
  • 4 green onions , thinly sliced
  • 1 bag (9.25 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos
  • 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook until completely browned, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula.
  • Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes until the liquid is absorbed, then remove from heat and allow the meat to cool to room temperature to prevent wilting the lettuce.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded iceberg lettuce, halved grape tomatoes, sliced black olives, sliced green onions, rinsed kidney beans, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Just before serving, crush the Doritos inside the bag until they are bite-sized pieces and add them to the salad bowl.
  • Incorporate the cooled taco meat into the salad mixture.
  • Pour the Catalina dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated. Serve immediately with a dollop of sour cream to maintain maximum chip crunch.