Description
Doritos Taco Salad brings zesty Mexican-inspired flavors to your table with crunchy chips and savory ground beef. Crisp vegetables and tangy dressing combine for a quick, satisfying meal that delights your taste buds and fills you with southwestern comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Produce and Vegetables:
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Chips and Dairy:
- 2 cups crushed Doritos nacho cheese flavor
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Dressing and Extras:
- 1/3 cup salsa
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and thoroughly brown the ground beef, breaking it into fine crumbles while cooking for approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Drain excess fat from the meat and sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef, stirring continuously to ensure even coating and allowing the spices to bloom for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the seasoned beef from heat and let it cool slightly to prevent wilting the fresh lettuce.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, layer the crisp chopped lettuce as the foundational base for the salad.
- Distribute the warm, seasoned ground beef evenly across the lettuce surface.
- Scatter diced tomatoes, onions, and vibrant cilantro over the meat layer, creating a colorful vegetable medley.
- Crush Doritos into irregular, bite-sized pieces and generously sprinkle them across the salad for a crunchy texture.
- Liberally distribute shredded cheddar cheese to add a rich, tangy dimension to the dish.
- Whisk together salsa, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create a zesty dressing.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, ensuring even coverage.
- Garnish with sliced black olives and chopped green onions for a final burst of flavor.
- Add a dollop of sour cream on top or serve on the side for an optional creamy element.
- Serve immediately to maintain the Doritos’ crispness and enjoy the vibrant, layered flavors.
Notes
- Choose lean ground beef to reduce excess fat and create a healthier version of the salad.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of taco seasoning or using a homemade blend for more control.
- Prepare Doritos just before serving to keep them crunchy and prevent soggy texture.
- Make this recipe vegetarian by substituting ground beef with black beans or plant-based crumbles for protein-packed alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 780
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1200 mg
- Fat: 47 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg