Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing
Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing is a quick and flavorful meal packed with seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, crunchy tortilla chips, and a sweet tangy dressing. This easy taco salad recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or a fresh twist on taco night.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients
ground beef or ground turkey
taco seasoning
romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce
cherry tomatoes
shredded cheese
red onion
kidney beans or black beans
corn
tortilla chips
Catalina dressing
olive oil
salt
black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and a small amount of water. Simmer for a few minutes until well combined and flavorful. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, diced red onion, beans, and corn.
- Add the seasoned meat to the salad and toss gently.
- Just before serving, add crushed tortilla chips and drizzle with Catalina dressing.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated and serve immediately.
Notes
Add dressing and chips just before serving to keep everything crisp.Ground turkey is a lighter alternative to beef.Customize with toppings like avocado, olives, or sour cream.For a low-carb version, skip the chips and beans.You can use store-bought or homemade taco seasoning.
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/taco-salad-with-catalina-dressing/
