Doritos Taco Salad Recipe
A flavorful and crunchy Doritos Taco Salad combining seasoned ground beef, fresh veggies, and crushed Doritos chips, topped with cheese, salsa, and sour cream for a quick and delicious Tex-Mex inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 cup crushed Doritos Nacho Cheese or your favorite flavor
- ¼ cup sour cream (optional)
- ¼ cup salsa or taco sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Protein
- 1 cup cooked ground beef seasoned with taco seasoning
Taco Seasoning (if making your own)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink inside. Drain off any excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning and a splash of water, then let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Assemble the salad base: In a large bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, sliced black olives, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently to mix evenly.
- Add protein: Top the assembled salad with the seasoned ground beef, distributing it evenly over the veggies and cheese.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle the crushed Doritos chips evenly on top of the salad to add a crispy, flavorful texture.
- Dress it up: Drizzle the salad with sour cream and salsa or taco sauce. You can toss the salad gently if you prefer to mix the dressing throughout or serve with the dressing on top for visual appeal.
- Garnish: Finally, sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro over the top if desired for a fresh herbal note.
- Serve immediately: For the best crunch and flavor, serve the salad right away to prevent the Doritos from becoming soggy.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of Doritos chips according to your taste preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef.
- Prepare the taco seasoning fresh or use store-bought seasoning for convenience.
- Sour cream and cilantro are optional but recommended for authentic flavor.
- This salad is best served immediately to maintain crunchy texture.
Keywords: Doritos taco salad, ground beef salad, Tex-Mex salad, crunchy taco salad, easy dinner salad
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