Marciel’s Taco Salad

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Marciel | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful and crunchy taco salad featuring seasoned hamburger, fresh vegetables, and tangy Thousand Island dressing. Perfectly tossed for a crowd-pleasing side or light entree.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
20 mins10 minsNone6–8 Servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Salad bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 PoundHamburgerGround
1 PackageDoritosCrushed
1OnionChopped
1 HeadLettuceShredded
6 OuncesThousand Island DressingReady-to-use
4TomatoesDiced
1 CanKidney BeansRinsed and drained
To tasteHot SauceOptional

Instructions

Step 1: Cook the Meat

  1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the 1 pound hamburger until fully browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2: Toss and Serve

  1. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooked hamburger, shredded 1 head lettuce, chopped 1 onion, diced 4 tomatoes, and rinsed 1 can kidney beans.
  2. Add the 6 ounces Thousand Island dressing and hot sauce to taste, tossing gently until all ingredients are evenly coated and crisp.
  3. Fold in the crushed 1 package Doritos right before serving to maintain a satisfying crunch.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Combine the meat and vegetables without the Doritos and dressing ahead of time; add the dressing and chips just before serving to keep the salad crisp.


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