Doritos Taco Salad Flavor (Printer-Friendly)

Taco seasoned beef, crunchy Doritos, and tangy Catalina dressing combine for a flavorful dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meat and Seasoning

01 - 1 pound 95% lean ground beef
02 - 1 packet (1.25 ounces) reduced sodium taco seasoning

→ Produce

03 - 1 medium-large head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces
04 - 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

→ Dressings

07 - 1 cup light Catalina or French dressing

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef while breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Stir in the taco seasoning packet until the meat is evenly coated. Remove from heat and set aside.
02 - In a large serving bowl, toss together chopped iceberg lettuce, diced tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and cooked seasoned ground beef.
03 - Just before serving, add the broken Doritos and dress with light Catalina or French dressing. Toss gently to coat evenly.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Add Doritos and dressing only when ready to serve to prevent sogginess.
02 - Using individual 1-ounce bags of Doritos can help control portion sizes.