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Dorito Taco Salad: The Ultimate Crunchy, Flavorful Fiesta

A crunchy, vibrant salad combining crushed Doritos, seasoned ground beef, iceberg lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and zesty Catalina dressing for a quick family dinner or crowd-pleasing dish.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 750kcal
Author: Samantha Jones

Ingredients

  • 2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 large tomatoes, diced
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 party-size bag Doritos, crushed
  • 2 family-size bottles Catalina dressing
  • Salt and pepper or taco seasoning (to taste)

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with seasoning
  • Drain excess fat and let beef cool
  • Chop lettuce and dice tomatoes
  • Combine lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and cooled beef in a bowl
  • Sprinkle crushed Doritos over the salad
  • Pour Catalina dressing and toss well before serving

Notes

Season beef with taco seasoning for extra flavor
Chill Doritos in the freezer before crushing for crispiness
Serve immediately to maintain crunch