Description
Mexican-inspired Dorito Taco Salad delivers a crunchy, zesty fiesta of flavors that dance across your palate. Crisp tortilla chips, seasoned ground beef, and fresh vegetables combine in a quick, satisfying meal perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Produce:
- 2 cups lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
Dairy and Crunchy Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups nacho cheese Doritos, crushed
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
Dressing and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Optional Additions:
- 1 jalapeño, sliced
- 1/2 avocado, diced
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef, breaking it into crumbly pieces while cooking until no pink remains, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked beef, stirring thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly, and cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Remove beef from heat and allow to cool slightly while preparing the remaining salad components.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, layer crisp chopped lettuce as the foundational base of the salad.
- Distribute diced tomatoes, sliced red onions, and drained black beans over the lettuce layer, creating a vibrant vegetable mixture.
- Gently fold the seasoned ground beef into the vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously across the salad, allowing it to slightly melt from the warm beef.
- Crush nacho cheese Doritos into bite-sized fragments and scatter them over the salad for a crunchy texture.
- Drizzle ranch dressing and salsa across the top, then add dollops of sour cream for creamy richness.
- Garnish with sliced black olives, chopped fresh cilantro, and optional jalapeño slices for an extra kick.
- For added freshness, top with diced avocado just before serving.
- Toss all ingredients gently to combine and ensure every bite is packed with flavor, then serve immediately.
Notes
- Customize meat for different diets by swapping ground beef with ground turkey, plant-based crumbles, or grilled chicken for lighter protein options.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium taco seasoning or making your own blend with fresh herbs and spices to reduce packaged mix intake.
- Elevate crunch factor by experimenting with alternative chips like multigrain tortilla chips or baked corn chips for a healthier twist on the classic Dorito crunch.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like roasted corn, diced bell peppers, or spiralized zucchini to increase fiber and vitamin content without compromising flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg