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Dorito Taco Salad

This Dorito Taco Salad is easy, flexible, and perfect for large crowds. Hearty, robust, and big on flavor, it is a winner at every party.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 envelopes taco seasoning, divided
  • 1 small head iceberg lettuce, or romaine lettuce, shredded or torn
  • 2 cups nacho tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 can black beans, 16 oz, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cans sliced black olives, 2.25 oz each, drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 can sweet corn kernels, 16 oz, drained
  • 1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
  • 6 oz salsa, jarred or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, over medium heat, stir beef together with 1 envelope taco seasoning until cooked through. Drain and set aside beef.
  • In a bowl, whisk together salad dressing, salsa, sugar, and 1 envelope taco seasoning. Transfer to desired dressing container and set aside.
  • When ready to serve: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, corn, and beef in a large serving bowl. Toss to combine.
  • Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle top with chips. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Taste the dressing; if you prefer it sweeter, add an additional 1 TB sugar to it. 
  • Be sure to coarsely crush the nacho tortilla chips. This will make them easier to eat and ensure that they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
  • This Dorito Taco Salad is best served immediately after adding the dressing and chips. This keeps the lettuce crisp and the chips crunchy.
  • This recipe is part of our Mexican & Tex-Mex Recipes Collection.
  • We love scooping up some Homemade Guacamole alongside our Dorito Taco Salad. It also goes great with fresh Pico de Gallo or easy Blender Salsa!
 
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Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 646kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 2102mg | Potassium: 562mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1196IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 3mg
Course: Salad, Side
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Method: Stovetop