I love retro recipes and this one is definitely one of my favorite blasts from the past! If you’re a child of the 80’s, then you’ve probably enjoyed this Doritos Taco Salad at a potluck or family gathering. It’s an easy dinner recipe and a crowd-pleasing party food that will have them begging for the recipe. The secret for mine is in the homemade Catalina dressing.
Ingredients
For the Salad
- Romain lettuce
- Roma tomatoes
- Fresh corn on the cob. Charring the corn on the stove before you cut the corn really brings out a wonderful smoky flavor
- Green onions
- Black olives
- Avacados
- Shredded Cheese
- Crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
For the Taco Meat
- 1 LB Ground beef -browned in a skillet
- 3-4 Tablespoons of my Taco Seasoning
- Add a little water is meat is too dry after adding mix
For My Taco Seasoning
1/4 cup sweet paprika
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Optional
For a little hotter add 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For Catalina Dressing
1 large clove garlic
2/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-natural ketchup
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup honey (more or less, to taste)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (plus additional to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Directions for the Dressing
Mince the garlic, place all of the ingredients in a large jar with a tight-fitting lid, and shake vigorously until well-combined.
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