Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Print)
Crunchy Doritos taco salad with seasoned beef, romaine, tomatoes, black beans, corn and cheddar - ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient list:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
06 - 1 cup corn kernels, canned or thawed
→ Dairy
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Chips
08 - 4 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
→ Dressings & Oils
09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing, or Catalina or French dressing
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices
11 - 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until fully browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat.
02 - Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Stir to combine and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Add warm seasoned beef and crushed Doritos to the vegetable mixture.
05 - Drizzle with ranch dressing or dressing of choice. Gently toss until all ingredients are well coated and evenly distributed.
06 - Serve the salad immediately to maintain chips’ crispness.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This salad isn’t shy about flavor or texture—for once, the chips steal the spotlight in the happiest way.
- It’s a forgiving, mix-and-match meal you can throw together even when conversation (or chaos) distracts you.
02 -
- If you mix the Doritos in too early, they’ll turn soggy surprisingly fast—I learned that after one long phone call distracted me.
- Switching up the dressing can totally change the mood: tangy Catalina gives it a party vibe, while ranch keeps things creamy and comforting.
03 -
- Wait until the very end to crush and mix in the Doritos—every minute counts for crunch.
- Try blending ranch with a little salsa for a cool, spicy dressing everyone talks about afterward.