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Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

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Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

Recipe by Daily Disher

Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing features seasoned ground beef with crisp lettuce, beans, corn, and crunchy tortilla chips, all tossed in tangy-sweet Catalina dressing and topped with cheese.

Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
4.0 from 1 vote
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

480

kcal

25

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • 1/2 cup Catalina dressing

    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

    • 1 head lettuce, shredded

    • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

    • 2 cups tortilla chips, crumbled

    • 1 large tomato, diced

    • 1 cup kidney beans, drained and rinsed

    • 1 cup corn kernels

    • 1/4 cup sliced black olives

    • 1/4 cup chopped green onions

    Directions

    • In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
    • Stir taco seasoning into the cooked beef and simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
    • In a large salad bowl, combine shredded lettuce, diced tomato, kidney beans, corn, and black olives for the salad base.
    • Add the cooked beef and crumbled tortilla chips to the salad mixture, tossing gently to combine all ingredients.
    • Drizzle Catalina dressing over the salad mixture, tossing thoroughly to ensure even coating of all ingredients.
    • Top the salad with shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions for added flavor and an appealing presentation.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 480kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

    This Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing is a nostalgic throwback that combines all your favorite taco flavors with the sweet-tangy zip of Catalina dressing for a crowd-pleasing dish that never goes out of style. Seasoned ground beef mingles with crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, protein-rich kidney beans, and sweet corn kernels, while crunchy tortilla chips add that irresistible texture contrast. The Catalina dressing brings everything together with its unique sweet and tangy profile that’s become synonymous with this classic salad, while sharp cheddar cheese and fresh green onions add the perfect finishing touches.

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