Doritos Taco Salad

Another one I found on Pinterest.

D made it and it was really fast to make. It was quite bright to look at. And it was very tasty. It reminded me of Taco Salad where you always leave the shell on the plate and want it but your pants say no. But after a run, this was really good.

D and I both liked it. We didn't use the French dressing that was suggested because we both thought it was weird. D used Chipotle Ranch Dressing and I used Salsa and Sour Cream. We would have again.

Doritos Taco Salad

Adapted by EMILY BITES
Servings: 3

Photo by ALB

Ingredients
3/4 lb 90% lean ground beef*
3/4 (1.25 oz) packet reduced sodium taco seasoning*
1 medium-large head of iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite sized pieces
1 medium-large tomato, diced
3 oz 2% sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (such as Cabot)
3 oz nacho cheese Doritos, broken up a bit into bite sized pieces

Dressing of Choice or Salsa (not included in Nutritional Information)

Directions
Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it up into pieces with a wooden spoon. Add the packet of taco seasoning and stir until well coated. Set aside.*

In a large serving bowl, combine the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and ground beef. When ready to serve, add the Doritos and dressing and toss to coat.

Nutrition Information (from My Fitness Pal)
Calories: 509; Total Fat: 29 g; Saturated Fat: 11 g; Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g; Polyunsaturated Fat: 0 g; Trans Fat: 1 g; Cholesterol: 99 mg; Sodium: 873 mg; Potassium: 492 mg; Total Carbohydrate: 31 g; Dietary Fiber: 5 g; Sugars: 5 g; Protein: 33 g

*D actually used 1 lb of meat and 1 packet of seasoning, and put 1/4 of the meat away for another use (tacos).