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Simple Doritos Taco Salad

A quick and flavorful twist on traditional taco salad, featuring seasoned beef, fresh veggies, and crunchy Doritos, all ready in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey or swap for black beans for a vegetarian option
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tbsp homemade mix (1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, pinch of salt + pepper)
  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or mixed greens
  • 2 cups crushed Doritos Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup canned sweet corn drained or fresh grilled corn
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or dairy-free cheddar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 3/4 cup salsa chunky or smooth
  • 1 whole avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 whole lime juiced
  • optional pickled jalapeños, sliced black olives, sliced radishes

Method
 

Cooking the Protein
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking up with a spatula, until browned (6–8 minutes).
  2. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the cooked meat and stir to coat. Add 1/4 cup water and simmer for 2–3 minutes until the seasoning is absorbed.
Making the Dressing
  1. While the meat cooks, combine sour cream (or Greek yogurt) and salsa in a bowl; add lime juice and stir to make the dressing. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assembling the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro. Toss lightly.
  2. Add the warm seasoned meat atop the salad, then sprinkle shredded cheese, diced avocado, and crushed Doritos.
Serving
  1. Drizzle with dressing, serve immediately, and garnish with pickled jalapeños or a squeeze of extra lime if desired.

Notes

For best texture, add Doritos last and toss gently right before serving. Store assembled salad in airtight containers for up to 24 hours, keeping Doritos and dressing separate.