A Doritos taco salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the crunch of Doritos chips with classic taco ingredients. It typically includes seasoned ground beef or turkey, lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, sliced olives, and sometimes beans or corn. The salad is often topped with a zesty dressing, such as ranch or salsa, and, of course, crushed Doritos chips for that signature crunch and flavor. It’s a delicious and fun twist on traditional taco salad, perfect for gatherings or as a quick and easy meal option.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1 cup crushed Doritos (any flavor)
1 cup salsa
1/2 cup sour cream
Optional toppings: sliced avocado, diced bell peppers, chopped cilantro, jalapeño slices
Instructions:
Cook the Ground Beef:
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess grease from the skillet. Add the taco seasoning mix and water according to the packet instructions. Stir to combine and simmer for a few minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Prepare the Salad Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced red onion, and sliced black olives. Toss to combine.
Assemble the Salad:
Add the cooked taco-seasoned ground beef to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Toss until the beef is evenly distributed throughout the salad.
Add Doritos and Dressing:
Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos to the salad and toss to combine. This will ensure that the Doritos maintain their crunchiness.
Drizzle salsa over the salad and toss gently to coat. You can adjust the amount of salsa to your preference.
Dollop sour cream on top of the salad or serve it on the side.
Serve:
Transfer the Doritos taco salad to individual serving plates or bowls. Garnish with optional toppings such as sliced avocado, diced bell peppers, chopped cilantro, and jalapeño slices, if desired.
Enjoy:
Serve the Doritos taco salad immediately and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures!
