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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
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

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