Description
This easy Doritos Taco Salad is the ultimate taco-inspired salad recipe packed with crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, black beans, and creamy dressing. A bold and fun taco salad recipe perfect for quick dinners, potlucks, and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
6 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup sliced black olives
3/4 cup Catalina or French dressing
2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water to the beef. Simmer for a few minutes until the seasoning is well absorbed.
3. While the beef simmers, chop the lettuce, halve the tomatoes, and slice the green onions. Drain and slice the olives.
4. In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, taco-seasoned beef, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, black olives, and green onions.
5. Drizzle the Catalina dressing over the top.
6. Just before serving, crush the Doritos and add them to the salad. Toss everything together gently.
7. Serve with sour cream on top, if desired.
Notes
Make sure to add the Doritos right before serving so they stay crunchy.
You can swap Catalina for ranch or a spicy chipotle dressing if you like.
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 60mg