Dorito Taco Salad

This Dorito Taco Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that will have your taste buds doing backflips.

It’s perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers with friends to festive holiday parties.

The Dorito Taco Salad is the perfect meal to feed a crowd. The perfectly spiced Taco meat combined with the usual Taco toppings make for a delicious meal.

This dish is so easy to make and is the perfect kid-friendly meal that will have them laughing and eating.

With all the flavors and textures of a traditional taco salad, but with none of the guilt, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

So why not give it a try? I promise you won’t be disappointed.

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What makes this such a good recipe?

The fact that this is a super easy meal, quick to prepare, and can feed a crowd, makes it the best meal for any night of the week. It is also filled with flavor and is extremely versatile. The toppings can be any of your favorites.

Which Doritos are the best choice for this Dorito Taco Salad recipe?

There are so many options to choose from for this Taco salad recipe. I prefer to use ranch or the Original Nacho Cheese. Both of those flavors will provide the base flavor and add to an already amazing Dorito Taco Salad.

What kind of beans are in taco salad?

Most often you will find Taco Salads with black beans or pinto beans in the recipe. However, there are other types that you may want to consider also.

What should I serve with the Dorito Taco Salad?

This is a meal in itself. You can serve this with Sour cream, guacamole, salsa or any number of other toppings that you would normally use on a Taco Salad. If you are asking for sides, the side that I would suggest is a side of Mexican Rice.

How do you layer the Dorito Taco Salad?

The original method, so I hear, is to first place a layer of the chips, then a layer of the beans of choice. Next you would place a layer of meat and top it with Shredded cheese.

What dressing should be used on a Dorito Taco Salad?

Most often the dressing of choice would be Salsa or a Taco Sauce. However, to give this salad a unique spin, use Catalina, Ranch or even Italian.

Ingredients:

• Olive oil
• Lean ground beef
• Taco seasoning
• Iceberg lettuce chopped
• Tomato diced
• Nacho cheese Doritos chips
• Catalina dressing
• Sour cream and guacamole for garnish if desired

How to make Dorito Taco Salad:

Step 1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat on the stove.

Step 2. Add 1 lb of ground beef and 2 tbsp taco seasoning to the skillet.

Step 3. Cook until completely browned. Drain and set the meat aside to cool.

Step 4. Chop 1 Medium iceberg lettuce chopped, and place it into a large bowl.

Step 5. Add 1 large tomato chopped.

Step 6. Add the cooked beef.

Step 7. Add 1-2 cup Nacho cheese Doritos chips.

Step 8. add 1 cup of Catalina dressing.

Step 9. Toss well to combine.

Step 10. Serve topped with sour cream and guacamole for garnish if desired.

Dorito Taco Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

This Dorito Taco Salad is a delicious, easy-to-make dish that will have your taste buds doing backflips. It’s perfect for any occasion, from casual get-togethers with friends to festive holiday parties.

4.38 from 24 votes

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Ingredients 

• 1 Tbsp. Olive oil
• 1 lb. Lean ground beef
• 2 Tbsp. Taco seasoning
• 1 Medium iceberg lettuce chopped
• 1 Large tomato diced
• 1-2 C. Nacho cheese Doritos chips
• 1 C. Catalina dressing
• Sour cream and guacamole for garnish if desired

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Instructions

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat on the stove.
• Add the ground beef and taco seasoning to the skillet, and cook until completely browned. Drain and set the meat aside to cool.
• Chop the iceberg lettuce, and place it into a large bowl.
• Add the chopped tomatoes, cooked beef, Doritos and Catalina dressing to the bowl with the lettuce, and toss well to combine.
• Serve topped with sour cream and guacamole if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 1143kcal | Carbohydrates: 97g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 64g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 1957mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 23g

Author: Laura

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What should be served with the Dorito Taco Salad?

The most popular choice is a side of Mexican rice or refried beans. Others prefer to stick with pico de gallo or salsa. Many will top it with guacamole, sour cream, or both.

How should I store the Dorito Taco Salad?

Although it is best to serve this immediately, it can be stored for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, as long as it is in an airtight container. You can reheat individual servings in the microwave to enjoy a great meal or snack.

Can the Dorito Taco Salad Recipe be frozen?

If the plan is to freeze the Dorito Taco Salad, it is best to do so without the lettuce or tomato in the Salad. The lettuce and tomato do not hold up well when frozen. The Dorito Taco Salad will be good in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Can I make this in advance?

Yes, the salad can be made ahead of time. It would also be good to not add the lettuce and tomato to the salad until you are ready to serve.

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