Description
Craving a zesty Mexican-inspired Dorito Taco Salad that combines crunchy chips with fresh ingredients? Crisp romaine, seasoned ground beef, and tangy dressing create a flavor-packed meal perfect for summer gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Produce:
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced red onions
Pantry and Dairy:
- 1 bag (10 oz) Doritos, crushed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown ground beef until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the meat, stirring thoroughly to ensure even coating, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until fully incorporated.
- Remove beef from heat and allow to cool slightly while preparing the remaining salad components.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, layer crisp chopped lettuce as the foundational base of the salad.
- Drain black beans and scatter them evenly over the lettuce.
- Add diced tomatoes and red onions across the salad surface for vibrant color and fresh crunch.
- Sprinkle the cooled seasoned ground beef over the vegetable layer.
- Generously distribute shredded cheddar cheese to create a rich, melty texture.
- Crush Doritos into bite-sized pieces and distribute uniformly across the salad for a satisfying crunch.
- Dollop sour cream in the center of the salad and drizzle salsa around the edges.
- Season with salt and black pepper to enhance overall flavor profile.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring each bite contains a perfect mix of textures and tastes.
- Serve immediately to maintain the Doritos’ crisp texture and prevent sogginess.
Notes
- Customize meat options by substituting ground beef with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles for a leaner or vegetarian alternative.
- Crush Doritos just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy texture that can happen if prepared too far in advance.
- Prep ingredients separately and assemble salad right before eating to keep vegetables crisp and prevent flavor bleeding between components.
- Consider making this salad low-carb by replacing Doritos with crushed pork rinds or using a low-carb tortilla chip substitute for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg