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Dorito Taco Salad Recipe

Dorito Taco Salad Recipe - A Crunchy Twist on Taco Night

Discover the Dorito Taco Salad Recipe, a crunchy and flavorful dish that transforms taco night into something special.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 pound Hamburger Meat or ground turkey/chicken for lighter option
  • 1 can Kidney Beans drained
  • 1 can Chili Beans use spicier varieties for added heat
  • 2 cups Tomatoes diced, any ripe tomatoes or halved cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cups Lettuce Iceberg or Romaine preferred
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese or Pepper Jack for added spice
  • 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos can be swapped for plain tortilla chips
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup French Dressing optional, can use Catalina as a sweeter alternative

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • serving bowl
  • measuring cup

Method
 

Steps
  1. Cook the ground meat in a large skillet over medium heat for 6-8 minutes until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add kidney beans and chili beans to the skillet, stir, and let simmer on low for 5 minutes.
  3. Chop lettuce and dice tomatoes. Combine in a large bowl.
  4. Add warm meat and beans mixture to the bowl, toss, sprinkle cheese and Doritos on top.
  5. Top with dressing of choice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Make ahead and store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Keep Doritos separate until serving to maintain their crunch.

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