Taco Salad Recipe

4.72 from 21 votes

This is the best classic taco salad recipe that everyone LOVES. You'll also find lots of ways to adapt it and make it just the way you like it!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Salads

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

1 pound lean ground beef (or ground turkey, if you prefer)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or a 1.25 oz. package)
1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained (or black beans, if you prefer)
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups halved grape tomatoes
3 green onions, finely chopped
10 ounces Catalina dressing (1 ¼ cups)
2 cups lightly crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips, more if desired (Doritos)
salsa and sour cream for topping, if desired

In a frying pan or skillet, brown ground beef over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water and cook until the water has evaporated and seasoning is distributed. Set aside to cool.
1 pound lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
In a large bowl, combine lettuce, pinto beans, cheese, tomatoes, and green onions. Add cooked and cooled ground beef.
1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce, washed and chopped, 1 can (15.5 oz.) pinto beans, rinsed and drained, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 cups halved grape tomatoes, 3 green onions, finely chopped
If serving immediately, add dressing and chips. Otherwise, wait to add those two ingredients until immediately prior to serving. Top with sour cream and salsa if desired.
10 ounces Catalina dressing, 2 cups lightly crushed nacho cheese tortilla chips, more if desired

Dressing: You have a few choices. My homemade Catalina dressing is great-tasting and easy to make. For a shortcut, use store-bought Catalina dressing. French dressing may be substituted, if you prefer.
Tortilla chips: If you prefer, plain tortilla chips can be used instead of nacho cheese Doritos.

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