Simple Doritos Taco Salad
A flavorful and customizable taco salad featuring crunchy Doritos, savory ground beef, and fresh vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bag Doritos (Classic Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey/chicken for a lighter option)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups lettuce, shredded (Iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced (fresh or cherry)
- 1 cup cheese, shredded (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing or taco sauce
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5–7 minutes until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and water, and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Prepare your base by shredding lettuce, dicing tomatoes, and slicing olives.
- Mix the cooled ground beef mixture with the lettuce and veggies.
- Add the Doritos and toss gently.
- Dress with ranch dressing or taco sauce, mixing to combine.
- Final touch: sprinkle cheese and olives on top.
Notes
For personalized flavors, consider a toppings bar with jalapeños, green onions, and more cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, Doritos, quick meal, party food, customizable salad