Catalina Taco Salad
Transform your taco night with this vibrant and flavor-packed Catalina Taco Salad! This irresistible dish combines crispy iceberg lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty ground beef simmered in zesty taco seasoning, and a medley of bold toppings, including creamy shredded cheddar, sliced black olives, and savory kidney beans. Drizzled with tangy Catalina dressing and finished with a crunchy layer of crushed tortilla chips, this salad is a delightful fusion of classic Tex-Mex flavors and refreshing textures. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for feeding a crowd, this quick and customizable recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or family gatherings.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup water
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 oz red kidney beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup black olives (sliced)
- 1 bunch green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup Catalina dressing
- 2 cups tortilla chips (crushed)
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks (approximately 7-8 minutes).
Drain any excess fat from the skillet and return it to the heat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
While the beef cools, prepare the vegetables. Chop the iceberg lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it into a large salad bowl.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl along with the shredded cheddar cheese, kidney beans, sliced black olives, and green onions.
Once the ground beef has cooled slightly, add it to the salad bowl. Pour the Catalina dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine all ingredients evenly.
Just before serving, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips over the salad for added crunch. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3564 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 217.2 g | 278% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.9 g | 355% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 442 mg | 147% | |
| Sodium | 9208 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.4 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 52.3 g | 187% | |
| Total Sugars | 70.3 g | ||
| Protein | 151.1 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1495 mg | 115% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 4843 mg | 103% | |
*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.
