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Doritos Taco Salad A Crunchy Flavorful Favorite

A crunchy and flavorful taco salad featuring seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and Nacho Cheese Doritos, perfect for busy weeknights and gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6-8 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 425
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 large bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (9.75 oz)
  • 1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing
  • ½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
  • 4 stalks green onions, chopped

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned, then add taco seasoning and water, simmering until reduced.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the vegetables by chopping lettuce, halving tomatoes, and slicing green onions and olives.
  3. Step 3: Crush the Doritos into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the salad by layering lettuce, beef, tomatoes, cheese, olives, and green onions in a bowl.
  5. Step 5: Add the crushed Doritos right before serving.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle with dressing and add sour cream, then toss gently.

Notes

Timing is crucial to keep Doritos crunchy. Store components separately for best results.