Description
Doritos Taco Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures and savory flavors. This easy-to-make salad features seasoned ground beef, black beans, and fresh vegetables all topped with irresistible nacho cheese Doritos. Ideal for game days, family gatherings, or quick weeknight dinners, this recipe is customizable and sure to please everyone at the table. With its colorful ingredients and bold taste, each bite delivers a delightful crunch that makes this salad not just a meal but an enjoyable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 3 to 4 Romaine lettuce hearts, chopped
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups nacho cheese Doritos, broken into pieces
- 1 cup salad dressing (Catalina or ranch)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease.
- Add the taco seasoning and water according to the package instructions; stir until boiling. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes before removing from heat to cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, combine chopped lettuce, black beans, chopped tomato, shredded cheddar cheese, and slightly cooled ground beef. Toss gently.
- When ready to serve, fold in nacho cheese Doritos and your choice of dressing until well combined.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg