Dorito Taco Salad

🥗 Dorito Taco Salad

Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with taco flavor — perfect for potlucks, game days, or an easy weeknight dinner.

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🛒 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning

• ½ cup water

• 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped

• 1–2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ½ red onion, diced

• 1 bag (9–10 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed

• 1 cup Catalina or French dressing

Optional add-ins:

• Sour cream

• Sliced black olives

• Corn

• Diced avocado

• Salsa

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the beef

   • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

   • Drain excess grease.

   • Stir in taco seasoning and ½ cup water.

   • Simmer 3–5 minutes. Let cool slightly.

2. Assemble the salad

   • In a large bowl combine lettuce, cheese, beans, tomatoes, onion, and cooled beef.

   • Add crushed Doritos.

3. Dress & serve

   • Pour dressing over salad and toss gently.

   • Serve immediately for maximum crunch.

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🔥 Make-Ahead Tip

Keep the Doritos and dressing separate until just before serving so they stay crispy.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A walking taco salad version

• A lighter/healthy swap version

• Or a creamy taco dressing from scratch 🌮