Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Printable View)
Crunchy Doritos, seasoned beef, romaine, beans, corn and cheddar with ranch or Catalina, ready in 25 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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
# How to Prepare:
01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon until evenly browned. Drain any excess fat.
02 - Add taco seasoning and water to the skillet. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
03 - In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.
04 - Add the slightly cooled seasoned beef to the salad bowl.
05 - Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and your choice of dressing. Toss gently until all components are evenly coated.
06 - Serve right away while the Doritos remain crisp.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The chips stay crisp until the last bite&mdasha revelation for anyone who hates soggy salads.
- You can personalize it in seconds, which makes this a hit with picky friends or family.
02 -
- If you add the Doritos too early, they&aposll turn limp so fast you&aposll forget they were ever crunchy&mdashalways toss them in at the last second.
- Letting the beef cool just a bit before mixing avoids sad, wilted lettuce&mdasha small pause saves the salad.
03 -
- A handheld chopper can make prepping vegetables ridiculously fast and consistent.
- Stirring a spoonful of salsa into the dressing before adding it can be a gamechanger for extra zest.