Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd

Bring bold flavors and bright colors to your next gathering with Kittencal's Taco Salad for a Crowd—a party-perfect dish that transforms a classic taco night into a vibrant, shareable masterpiece! This crowd-pleasing recipe layers seasoned ground beef, crispy iceberg lettuce, juicy Roma tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and zesty green onions, all topped with sliced black olives and crushed nacho cheese Doritos for an irresistible crunch. A creamy blend of Thousand Island dressing, sour cream, and optional hot sauce ties it all together, making this taco salad as delicious as it is customizable. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy-to-make salad is designed to feed a group, making it the ultimate choice for potlucks, game day parties, or casual family dinners. Serve it fresh and toss it just before enjoying, and watch this flavor-packed dish disappear in minutes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Ground Beef
• 2 packets Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 cup Water
• 2 heads Iceberg Lettuce
• 6 large Roma Tomatoes
• 2 cups Cheddar Cheese
• 1 bunch Green Onions
• 1 cup Black Olives, sliced
• 10 oz Doritos (nacho cheese flavor)
• 1.5 cups Thousand Island Dressing
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 2 teaspoons Hot Sauce (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon or spatula as it cooks.

Step 2

Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then return the beef to the skillet.

Step 3

Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes or until the liquid is mostly absorbed. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

While the beef cools, prepare the vegetables. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces, dice the Roma tomatoes, thinly slice the green onions, and shred the cheddar cheese if not already shredded.

Step 5

In a large serving bowl, layer the lettuce, seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, cheese, green onions, and black olives.

Step 6

Break the Doritos into smaller pieces and add them to the salad just before serving to retain their crunch.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the Thousand Island dressing, sour cream, and hot sauce (if using) to make the dressing.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for guests to add to their own plates.

Step 9

Toss the salad just before serving to evenly distribute the dressing. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4634.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5396.7

Total Fat 363.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 115.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 757.5mg	0%
Sodium 9251.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 388.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.2g	0%
Total Sugars 138.8g
Protein 205.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1139.9mg	0%
Iron 36.4mg	0%
Potassium 7620.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.9%

Protein: 14.5%

Carbs: 27.5%