Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Print version)
Crunchy taco salad with seasoned beef, Doritos, black beans, corn and cheddar—ready in 25 minutes.
# 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, drained if canned or thawed if 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 dressing
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices
11 - 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking into crumbles, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat. Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water; simmer, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - In a large salad bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
03 - Add the warm seasoned ground beef and lightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos to the bowl with the vegetables and cheese.
04 - Drizzle ranch or other desired dressing over the salad. Gently toss all ingredients until everything is evenly coated.
05 - Serve immediately to preserve the crisp texture of the Doritos.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- No one ever suspects how simple it is to throw together for a last-minute crowd.
- Every bite bursts with savory, cheesy, crunchy surprise—something no one can resist, even on busy nights.
02 -
- Once the salad is dressed, Doritos soften fast—don't mix until everyone is ready to eat.
- Using ranch or a tangy Catalina changes the whole vibe of the salad; try both to see which wins.
03 -
- Browning the beef until you see some crispy bits adds incredible depth to the salad.
- For ultimate crunch, always serve immediately and don&apost skimp on the Doritos.