Description
This Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy, flavorful twist on a classic taco salad. Packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, black beans, cheddar cheese, and crunchy Doritos, all tossed in a zesty dressing, it’s a satisfying and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
- 3 to 4 Romaine lettuce hearts (rinsed then chopped)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed)
- 1 large tomato, chopped OR sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ½ cups nacho cheese Doritos (broke into bite-size pieces)
- fresh cilantro (optional)
For the dressing:
- 1 cup Catalina dressing OR your favorite salad dressing (ranch dressing works well too)
Instructions
- Brown the beef: In a large skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease. Add the taco seasoning and water as instructed on the packet. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, black beans, tomato, and cheddar cheese. Add the slightly cooled ground beef and gently toss to mix everything together.
- Assemble the salad: When ready to serve, add the Doritos chips and dressing to the salad. Toss everything together to coat evenly. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding your favorite toppings like avocado, olives, or jalapeños.
- For a lighter version, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- If preparing the salad ahead of time, wait to add the Doritos and dressing until just before serving to keep them crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing, Tossing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Doritos Taco Salad, Taco Salad Recipe, Doritos Recipe, Easy Salad Recipe
