Ridiculously Good Taco Salad Recipe

Name: Ridiculously Good Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Ground Hamburger Or Turkey; 1 package Taco Seasoning; 1 can Black Olives Sliced; 1 can Ranch Style Beans Rinsed; 2 cups Shredded Cheese; 1 cup Shredded Carrots; 1 head Lettuce Chopped; 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos Crushed; 1 bunch Small Green Onions, Sliced; 1 bottle Catalina Salad Dressing; 1 whole Tomato, Diced

Servings: persons

1
First, brown 1lb. ground beef or turkey with 1 packet of taco seasoning. When cooked set aside and let cool.
2
Next, drain and rinse 1 can ranch style beans and 1 can black olives. Slice the olives.
3
Chop 1 head of iceberg lettuce into pieces, cup up one tomato and grate 1 cup of carrots.
4
Add it all together in a LARGE bowl.
5
Call your kids in and make them help! Add 1 package of your favorite yellow cheese mix. Then almost an entire bag of nacho cheese Doritos crushed and a bottle of Catalina salad dressing. If you can find the sweet honey Catalina, great, if not just use regular.
6
Add the cooled meat and cheese. If taking to a potluck, wait and put the dressing on when you get there.
7
Have your kids crush the Doritos up into the salad.
8
Serve with sliced avocado

738

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Ground Hamburger Or Turkey, 1 package Taco Seasoning, 1 can Black Olives Sliced, 1 can Ranch Style Beans Rinsed, and more.

Yes, Ridiculously Good Taco Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ridiculously Good Taco Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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