Description
This Comforting Doritos Taco Salad is a perfect blend of crunchy Doritos, seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and creamy toppings, making it an ideal cozy meal for family nights. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, this hearty salad offers a delightful twist on traditional taco night with layers of texture and taste that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Base
- 1 bag of Doritos (about 9.75 oz)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn, drained
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
Toppings
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add taco seasoning: Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef. Add water according to the seasoning packet instructions (usually about 2/3 cup), then simmer for 5 minutes until the seasoning is well combined and the sauce thickens.
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the seasoned beef, drained black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly.
- Add the Doritos: Crush the bag of Doritos lightly (or to desired chunk size) and fold them into the salad mixture, preserving some crunch.
- Top the salad: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top, then dollop sour cream and spoon salsa evenly across the salad.
- Serve immediately: Serve the salad fresh so the Doritos remain crisp. Enjoy the comforting and flavorful meal right away.
Notes
- To make the salad vegetarian, substitute ground beef with seasoned plant-based meat or omit and add extra beans and corn.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the mix.
- Use reduced-fat cheese and sour cream to lower the fat content.
- Leftover salad can be stored without Doritos in fridge up to 2 days; add fresh Doritos before serving to maintain crunch.
- Feel free to customize with avocado, green onions, or cilantro for extra flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing and Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 490 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Doritos taco salad, taco salad recipe, easy family dinner, ground beef salad, Tex-Mex salad, crunchy taco salad
