Ohhh yes 🌮🧀 Doritos Taco Salad—crispy, cheesy, and packed with taco-flavored goodness. It’s a crunchy, colorful salad that’s perfect for lunch, dinner, or a party. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:
🌮 Dorito Taco Salad
Ingredients (serves 4)
Salad Base
- 4 cups shredded iceberg or romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn kernels (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Protein
- 1/2 lb (225 g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning)
Crunch
- 2 cups crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
Dressing / Topping
- 1/2 cup salsa or taco sauce
- 1/4 cup sour cream or ranch dressing
- Optional: guacamole, chopped green onions, jalapeño slices
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the meat
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning with a splash of water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2️⃣ Prepare salad base
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheese, and olives.
3️⃣ Assemble the salad
- Add cooked, seasoned meat to the salad base.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Just before serving, top with crushed Doritos for crunch.
4️⃣ Add dressing
- Drizzle salsa and sour cream (or ranch) over the top.
- Add guacamole or jalapeños if desired.
5️⃣ Serve
- Serve immediately to keep the Doritos crunchy.
Pro Tips
- Crunch factor: keep Doritos separate until the last minute.
- Protein swaps: shredded chicken, taco-seasoned tofu, or beans work great.
- Layered version: for a party, layer salad ingredients in a trifle dish and add Doritos on top.
- Extra flavor: sprinkle with chopped cilantro or a squeeze of lime juice.
🔥 Variations
- 🌮 Cool Ranch Taco Salad: use Cool Ranch Doritos, ranch dressing, and avocado
- 🥑 Southwest Style: add black beans, corn, avocado, and chili lime dressing
- 🧀 Cheesy Fiesta: mix Doritos into the salad, not just on top, for extra cheesy crunch
- 🥗 Healthy-ish: swap Doritos for baked tortilla strips for less grease
I can also give a “fully loaded, taco-night Dorito salad” version with layers of beans, cheese, veggies, and Doritos that serves a crowd 😏.
Do you want me to do that?
