Ah, Dorito Taco Salad—a fun, crunchy, Tex-Mex inspired salad that’s loaded with seasoned beef, fresh veggies, melted cheese, and, of course, crushed Doritos 🌮🥗💥. Here’s a complete recipe:
🌮 Dorito Taco Salad
Ingredients (serves 4–6)
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper)
- 1 head romaine or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup cooked corn or canned, drained (optional)
- 1 cup crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch work great)
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, salsa, jalapeños, cilantro
- Optional dressing: salsa ranch, creamy taco, or ranch
Instructions
1. Cook the beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and a splash of water (per package instructions) and simmer 2–3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Prepare the salad base
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, olives, and corn.
3. Add protein and cheese
- Top the salad with seasoned beef and shredded cheese.
4. Add Doritos
- Just before serving, crush Doritos over the top for maximum crunch.
5. Dress and serve
- Drizzle with your choice of dressing or salsa. Add optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or fresh cilantro.
- Toss lightly if desired, or serve layered for presentation.
Tips for the Best Dorito Taco Salad
- Dorito crunch: Add Doritos at the last minute so they don’t get soggy.
- Protein variations: Swap beef for shredded chicken or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Dressing: Salsa ranch or creamy taco dressing enhances the Tex-Mex flavor.
- Meal prep: Keep Doritos separate until serving; the salad itself can be prepped ahead.
If you want, I can give a “loaded, restaurant-style Dorito Taco Salad” version with layers of cheese, beans, avocado, seasoned ground beef, and a zesty homemade taco dressing—basically over-the-top but amazing.
Do you want me to do that?
