Doritos Taco Salad Recipe
This Doritos Taco Salad recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines the flavors of a classic taco with the crunch of Doritos. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a potluck gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Saute, Toss
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
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
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef: Cook ground beef in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Crumble the beef: Crumble the ground beef well as it cooks.
- Season the beef: Add taco seasoning, onion powder, salt, and water to the pan. Stir well and cook until beef is coated and no liquid remains.
- Cool the beef: Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine lettuce, red onions, green peppers, tomatoes, and cheese. Toss well.
- Finish the salad: Add salsa, ranch dressing, and cooled beef to the bowl. Toss well. Add Doritos and toss gently.
- Serve immediately to avoid soggy chips. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this salad with your favorite taco toppings like avocado, black olives, or jalapenos.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Doritos, Taco Salad, Easy, Quick, Mexican, Weeknight Dinner
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