Nothing is more American than a good old-fashioned potluck meal.
Other than worrying about over-eating at these things, sometimes the biggest problem with a potluck is deciding on what to bring. You can check that problem off right here and now with this easy Dorito Taco Salad, a classic potluck salad.
What is this?
I'm sharing this Taco salad with Doritos and western dressing with you because it was one of my favorite things at today's potluck dinner at work.
The potluck was given a taco theme and this Doritos taco salad was a perfect hit.
This beef taco salad makes for a great potluck idea for work.
About potluck recipes
I'm not sure I've ever seen a display of slow cookers like the one in my work lounge today.
Although our department only has a dozen or so people, we always have enough to feed double that number, and today was no exception.
My contribution was the mozzarella meatballs recipe that we shared with you a few days ago and although it didn't exactly fit with the taco theme, there were plenty of Tex-Mex recipes that did, including this beauty of a pot luck salad.
Taco salad with Doritos and Western Dressing
Beef taco salad makes for the perfect potluck salad idea.
When I asked for the source of this beef taco salad, my friend Sue simply stated,
"Where all the best salad recipes come from, the church cookbook!"
The girl was not kidding.
I'm happy to pass this American classic on to you today, I think you're going to enjoy it. It's super easy to make and is great to feed a crowd.
Try this Dorito taco salad, it's one of the best potluck salads you can make.
You can make just about anything for a potluck but if you are looking for some inspiration, take a look at a few of these potluck ideas:
- 25 Spring Potluck Ideas
- 45 Easy Potluck Recipes
What's your favorite potluck dish? We would love to know! Thanks for reading Platter Talk and enjoy your next potluck, whatever the theme may be! -Dan
Give this Dorito taco salad a try at your next potluck, you'll be glad you did!
📖 Recipe
Dorito Taco Salad with Western Dressing
Ingredients
- 1 lg ground beef
- 1 package taco seasoning
- 1 onion medium
- 10 oz black olives 1 can, drained and sliced
- 2 tomatoes small and chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 15 oz western dressing 1 bottle
- 3 snack-size bags of Nacho flavored Doritos
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped into bite size pieces
Instructions
- Brown ground beef with onion, drain and set aside. Then add taco seasoning and ½ the amount of water called for on the packet. Mix well.
- Chop lettuce into bite size pieces. Add beef mixture, tomatoes, black olives and cheese and mix well.
- Just before serving, add Western dressing and crushed Doritos, mix well and serve.
Nutrition
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Kim
what is western dressing????? i have never seen it, im in Canada maybe we have something like it????
Dan from Platter Talk
Western dressing is similar to French dressing (with tomato-based, sweet and savory garlic/onion tones.) You can substitute the French dressing in this recipe.
Peggy
I love this recipe for taco salad. Easy recipe to follow. I have to take the onions out due to allergies and I keep the black olives on the side because allot of family doesn't care for them. I add sour cream.
Madi
This looks like the perfect taco salad! I need to try it!
Sandra Shaffer
Taco salad is one of our favorite meals, especially during the summer months when we are out and about more. This comes together quickly and it's super satisfying. Thanks for a delicious recipe!
michelel
I cant wait to try this! I just saw western dressing at the market and picked it up to give this a try!
Jennifer A Stewart
I wouldn't invite anyone to my potluck that didn't like tacos so this salad will always have center stage at mine! What a great way to make a salad totally customizable and still perfect for hot summer days!
Michaela Kenkel
We love making a meal out of a salad in the summertime. This one didn't disappoint! Thanks!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks for the great feedback; enjoy your summer!
Angela
This is perfect! I am always looking for new weeknight dinners that are easy to throw together, full of flavor and one that my whole family will enjoy! This Beef Taco Salad sounds like a winner to me! Cant wait to make it this week! Thanks!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks for the feedback, Angela. This salad is always a winner!
Meghan Elroy
This is exactly how I remember this salad as a kid when my mom would make it for our family reunions each summer. Thank you!!!
Dan from Platter Talk
Thanks for the feedback Megham! I love how food can bring back memories like this salad does for you.