Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Printable)
Crunchy Doritos taco salad with seasoned beef, romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar and creamy dressing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
03 - 1/4 cup water
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
07 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup canned corn, drained
→ Cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Chips
10 - 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
→ Dressing
11 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing or Catalina dressing
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned throughout. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Add the slightly cooled, seasoned ground beef to the bowl with the vegetables and cheese.
05 - Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and your choice of dressing. Toss gently until all components are evenly combined.
06 - Serve immediately while the salad is still crisp and the chips retain their crunch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get the best of both worlds: that nostalgic taco night flavor and the crispy, satisfying bite of Doritos in every forkful.
- This salad’s speedy assembly and bold flavors have rescued my dinner plans more times than I can count.
02 -
- I once made this too far in advance, and the Doritos turned to mush—always add them just before serving.
- Switching to Catalina dressing one night completely transformed the flavor—don’t be afraid to change up the dressing.
03 -
- Let the beef cool briefly before adding so it doesn’t make the lettuce soggy.
- Crush the Doritos gently, not into dust—big pieces are part of the fun.