If you’re a fan of salads and Doritos, this Dorito Taco Salad is a must-try! Perfect for potlucks and picnics, it’s a crowd favorite that never fails to impress. This delightful dish features iceberg lettuce, seasoned ground beef, fresh tomatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, light Catalina or French dressing, taco seasoning, and, of course, nacho cheese Doritos.
The beauty of this salad is its simplicity. After browning the beef and mixing in the taco seasoning, all you need to do is toss everything together and enjoy!
This vibrant Dorito Taco Salad is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. It’s colorful, appetizing, and quick to throw together—making it a hit at any gathering!
You can also use leftover taco beef for this recipe, and if you want to make meal prep easier, feel free to double or triple the batch of taco meat and freeze it for quick meals on busy weeknights!
Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 10 mins | Total Time: 20 mins | Yield: 14 cups
Ingredients
- 1 medium-large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (1.25 ounces) packet of reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
- 4 ounces 50% less fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (like Cabot)
- 1 medium-large tomato, diced
- 1 cup light Catalina or French dressing (I used Kraft Lite Catalina)
- 4 ounces nacho cheese Doritos, broken into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it into pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Add the taco seasoning and stir until the meat is fully coated. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and cooked ground beef. Toss well to mix.
- Just before serving, add the Doritos and dressing to the salad, tossing until everything is well coated.
Enjoy your delicious and colorful Dorito Taco Salad!
