Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Printable)
Crunchy Doritos taco salad with seasoned beef, romaine, black beans, corn and cheddar, tossed with ranch.
# What You Need:
→ 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 from frozen
→ 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/French style dressing
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices
11 - 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
# How To Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, and cook until thoroughly browned, breaking apart the meat for even cooking, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until flavors meld; remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn kernels, and shredded cheddar cheese.
03 - Add the warm taco-seasoned beef and crushed Doritos to the salad base.
04 - Drizzle ranch or preferred dressing over the contents and toss thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
05 - Serve immediately while salad is fresh and Doritos are still crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get to crush chips with your hands, which is way more fun than it should be.
- This salad brings bold flavors together in minutes, so it&aposs perfect for impromptu guests or lazy dinners alike.
02 -
- Waiting too long to serve means soggy chips—prep everything ahead but mix at the last minute.
- Using still-warm beef will slightly melt the cheese and bring all the flavors together.
03 -
- Always chop the lettuce yourself—pre-bagged mixes wilt much faster once dressed.
- Don&apost be shy with the Doritos; a generous crunch makes all the difference here.