Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Printable Version)
Crunchy Tex-Mex salad with seasoned beef, romaine, cheddar, black beans and crushed Doritos - ready in 25 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Seasonings
02 - 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
03 - 1/4 cup water
→ Vegetables
04 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
05 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
06 - 1/2 cup red onion, diced
07 - 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
08 - 1 cup canned corn, drained
→ Cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Chips
10 - 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
→ Dressing
11 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing or Catalina dressing
# Directions:
01 - Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned throughout. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add the taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir to combine, and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Add the slightly cooled taco beef to the vegetable mixture.
05 - Immediately before serving, add the crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos and your choice of dressing. Toss the salad gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
06 - Serve at once while the chips remain crunchy.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- No one expects salad to taste this bold and fun—you’ll win converts instantly.
- All it takes is everyday ingredients and a handful of chips to bring everyone circling the salad bowl.
02 -
- Once you add the dressing and chips, the crunch fades quickly—wait until everyone is ready before tossing.
- Switching to fresh lettuce after that one time my salad wilted made all the difference.
03 -
- If you want maximum crunch, toss the chips in only after everyone's bowls are filled.
- A last sprinkle of cheese on top does wonders if the salad cools—melts just enough from the warmth.