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Doritos Taco Salad

Doritos Taco Salad is a fun and flavorful twist on traditional taco salad, featuring crunchy Doritos chips, seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and a zesty taco dressing.
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Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning mix
  • 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 9.75-ounce bag Doritos, crushed
  • ¾ cup Catalina or ranch dressing
  • Optional: Sliced black olives diced avocado, or jalapeños

Method
 

  1. Cook the Ground Beef
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and prepare according to the packet instructions. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Prep the Vegetables
  5. Wash and chop the lettuce, dice the onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  6. Assemble the Salad
  7. In a large mixing bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and shredded cheese.
  8. Add the slightly cooled taco beef to the bowl.
  9. Add Doritos and Dressing
  10. Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the salad.
  11. Drizzle the Catalina or ranch dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
  12. Serve
  13. Portion into bowls or plates and serve immediately.