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Dorito Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

This taco salad is welcome at any potluck! Or you can make it as a meal for taco night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Calories: 628kcal
Author: Sula

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning 1 packet
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 large heart romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes cut in half
  • 16 ounces Catalina dressing 2 cups
  • 1 cup corn thawed from frozen
  • 15 ounces canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ red onion sliced into half-moons
  • 8 ounces shredded cheese 4-cheese Mexican blend
  • 9 ounces Doritos Nacho cheese

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, stirring to break up while the meat cooks. When the meat is cooked (no pink remaining), push it to one side of the pan and then use some paper towel in a cooking tong to blot out any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and water, stir to mix. Heat through until the liquid is absorbed.
    1 pound ground beef, 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ cup water
  • In a large salad bowl, place the lettuce, tomatoes, corn, black beans, red onion, and shredded cheese. Toss lightly to mix, then add the taco meat and toss again. Drizzle the salad with the Catalina dressing and toss well to coat.
    1 large heart romaine lettuce, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 16 ounces Catalina dressing, 1 cup corn, 15 ounces canned black beans, ½ red onion, 8 ounces shredded cheese
  • Serve with nacho cheese Doritos on top or on the side, as well as any additional toppings you like.
    9 ounces Doritos

Notes

Add-in or topping ideas: black olives, diced avocado, green onions, lime wedges, cilantro, salsa, sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1280mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1102IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 215mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.