Doritos Taco Salad Delight (Printer-Friendly Version)
Taco-seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, and Doritos combine with Catalina dressing for a bold, tasty salad.
# Ingredients Needed:
→ Meat
01 -
1 pound 95% lean ground beef
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1 packet (1.25 ounces) reduced sodium taco seasoning
→ Produce
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1 medium-large head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
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1 medium-large tomato, diced
→ Dairy
05 -
4 ounces 50% reduced fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
→ Snacks
06 -
4 ounces nacho cheese Doritos, broken into bite-sized pieces
→ Condiments
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1 cup light Catalina or French dressing
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 -
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until fully cooked. Stir in the taco seasoning packet until the beef is evenly coated. Remove from heat and set aside.
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In a large serving bowl, mix the chopped lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked ground beef until well incorporated.
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Just prior to serving, fold in the broken Doritos and pour the dressing over the salad. Toss gently to coat without crushing the chips.
# Helpful Hints:
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To maintain crunch, add Doritos and dressing only before serving. For portion control, consider using single-serve Doritos packets.