Doritos Taco Salad Recipe
A delicious and satisfying Doritos Taco Salad recipe that combines the flavors of a classic taco in a convenient salad form. Perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing party dish.
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
For the Taco Meat:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
For the Salad:
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced red onions
- 1/2 cup diced green peppers
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese blend
- 1/2 cup mild chunky salsa
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups crumbled Doritos
- Cook the Ground Beef: Cook ground beef in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Crumble and Season: Crumble the ground beef well and add taco seasoning, onion powder, salt, and water. Cook until beef is coated and no liquid remains.
- Prepare Salad Base: In a large bowl, combine lettuce, onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. Toss well.
- Combine Ingredients: Add salsa, ranch dressing, and cooled ground beef to the salad. Toss to combine.
- Add Doritos: Gently fold in the crumbled Doritos until mixed.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately to prevent Doritos from getting soggy.
Notes
- You can customize this salad with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, black olives, or jalapenos.
- For a healthier option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Doritos Taco Salad, Taco Salad Recipe, Easy Taco Salad