Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy and satisfying dish loaded with seasoned taco beef, fresh vegetables, beans, cheese, and crispy Doritos. This crowd-pleasing salad is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, and casual gatherings.
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:8 servings
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
⅔ cup water
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 bag (9.25 ounces) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
½ cup sliced black olives
½ cup diced red onion
1 cup Catalina dressing
Instructions
Cook the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and fully cooked.
Drain any excess grease and stir in the taco seasoning and water.
Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, then allow the mixture to cool slightly.
In a large serving bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar cheese, Mexican cheese blend, olives, and red onion.
Add the seasoned beef and gently toss everything together.
Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos and Catalina dressing.
Toss until evenly coated and serve immediately.
Notes
Substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Add avocado, guacamole, or corn for extra flavor and texture.
Use Cool Ranch Doritos or Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos for a different twist.
Add jalapeños for extra spice.
French dressing or creamy taco dressing can be used instead of Catalina dressing.
Store ingredients separately and combine just before serving to maintain crunch.
Cooked taco meat can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
