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Dorito Taco Salad

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A nostalgic 1980s Midwest salad with taco-seasoned beef, Catalina dressing, and Nacho Cheese Doritos. Perfect for potlucks and weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup Catalina dressing
  • 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and water as directed on the packet. Simmer for 5 minutes, then let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, layer lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, beef, and olives.
  4. Drizzle Catalina dressing over the top.
  5. Add crushed Doritos just before serving to keep them crunchy.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, use ground turkey instead of beef.
  • To avoid sogginess, store the salad and Doritos separately until ready to serve.
  • This salad is great for meal planning—prepare ingredients ahead and assemble later.

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Find it online: https://carlacooking.com/dorito-taco-salad-recipe/