This Dorito Taco Salad is a perfect potluck dish that always gets rave reviews! Loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, beans, and crunchy Doritos, all tossed in a zesty Catalina dressing, it's a crowd-pleaser for sure.

#### Ingredients:

- 1 pound lean ground beef

- 1 packet taco seasoning

- ⅔ cup water

- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped into bite-sized pieces

- 1 red or orange pepper, chopped

- 1 green pepper, chopped

- ½ cup sliced black olives

- 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained

- 1 cup tomatoes, diced

- ¼ cup green onions, chopped thin, leave a bit for garnish

- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

- 10 ounces Nacho-flavored Doritos

- 16 ounces Catalina salad dressing

- Sour cream (optional garnish)

#### Instructions:

1. **Cook the Ground Beef**: 

   - In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.

   - Stir in the taco seasoning packet and water. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. **Prepare the Vegetables**:

   - In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, red or orange pepper, green pepper, black olives, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and green onions.

3. **Assemble the Salad**:

   - Top the vegetable mixture with the seasoned and cooled ground beef.

   - Slightly crush the Doritos and sprinkle them on top of the salad.

   - Drizzle with Catalina dressing and toss to coat evenly.

4. **Garnish and Serve**:

   - Garnish with additional green onions and a dollop of sour cream if desired.

   - Serve immediately.

#### Notes:

- **Timing**: Toss the salad just before serving to avoid the Doritos from becoming soggy.

- **Variations**: Feel free to add other ingredients like corn, avocado, or jalapenos for extra flavor and texture.

- **Dressing**: If you prefer a less sweet dressing, you can substitute Catalina dressing with a zesty Italian dressing.

Enjoy this flavorful and easy-to-make Dorito Taco Salad at your next gathering!