Description
Craving a zesty Mexican-inspired feast? Doritos Taco Salad brings bold flavors and crunchy textures together in one irresistible bowl. Hungry diners will devour this crowd-pleasing dish that perfectly balances spicy ground beef, crisp vegetables, and cheesy goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Vegetables and Greens:
- 1 head lettuce, shredded
- 1 red onion, diced
- 6 tomatoes, chopped
Chips and Dressings:
- 1 large bag of nacho cheese doritos, broken into bite-sized pieces
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) italian dressing
- 2 cups (480 ml) ranch dressing
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium temperature and crumble ground beef, cooking until completely browned. Eliminate excess grease thoroughly.
- Infuse the meat with taco seasoning, Italian dressing, and ranch dressing. Simmer mixture until liquid integrates completely and meat appears glossy.
- While meat cools, prepare vegetable components by finely shredding crisp lettuce, precisely dicing red onions, and chopping ripe tomatoes into uniform pieces.
- Crush Doritos into bite-sized fragments, creating a crunchy textural element for the salad base.
- Grate sharp cheddar cheese into delicate shreds, ensuring even distribution when added to the dish.
- Construct the salad by layering fresh lettuce as the foundation, then strategically arranging seasoned meat across the greens.
- Sprinkle diced tomatoes, onions, and grated cheese over the meat layer, creating visual and flavor complexity.
- Generously scatter crushed Doritos across the top, providing a satisfying crunch and vibrant color contrast.
- Optional: For a unified presentation, thoroughly mix all ingredients in a large serving bowl, ensuring each bite contains a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
- Serve immediately to maintain Doritos’ crisp texture and enjoy the zesty, robust taco salad experience.
Notes
- Customize meat selection by using ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for lighter protein options.
- Crush Doritos just before serving to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time and store separately to keep components fresh and crisp until serving.
- Add extra zest by incorporating jalapeños, black beans, or corn for enhanced flavor and nutrition boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 733 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 1125 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg