Easy Doritos Taco Salad – A Complete Professional Recipe Guide
Easy Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy, flavorful layered salad made with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, cheddar cheese, Catalina dressing, and crushed nacho cheese Doritos for the perfect taco-inspired crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Salad, Main Dish
- Method: No Bake / Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 1.5 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 16 fl oz Catalina dressing
- 1 bag nacho cheese tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Instructions
- Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned.
- Break up meat as it cooks for even browning.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add taco seasoning and follow packet instructions (usually adding water and simmering).
- Let seasoned beef cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, and cheddar cheese.
- Mix well and chill in refrigerator.
- Just before serving, add Catalina dressing and toss to coat.
- Fold in crushed Doritos for crunch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Add Doritos only at the end to keep them crunchy.
- You can swap Catalina dressing for French dressing.
- Great for potlucks and parties.