Simple Doritos Taco Salad (Printable)
Crunchy Doritos-topped taco salad with seasoned beef, lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, cheddar and ranch—ready in 25 minutes.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground beef
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
03 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 - 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
05 - 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
06 - 1 cup corn kernels, canned or thawed from frozen
→ Dairy
07 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
→ Chips
08 - 4 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
→ Dressings & Oils
09 - 1/2 cup ranch dressing, or Catalina/French dressing, optional
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Spices
11 - 1 packet taco seasoning, about 1 ounce
# Directions:
01 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess fat, incorporate taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, then simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until well combined. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
02 - Place chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese in a large salad bowl.
03 - Add warm, seasoned beef and lightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos to the salad bowl.
04 - Drizzle ranch dressing or preferred alternative over the salad. Gently toss all ingredients together until evenly coated and combined.
05 - Transfer to serving plates and enjoy immediately to maintain the Doritos’ crisp texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Every bite packs that hit of crispy, zesty Doritos flavor—it’s like cheating at salad in the best way.
- The quick prep and easy customization have saved more weeknights than I can count.
02 -
- If you wait too long to serve, those glorious Doritos will lose their snap—toss just before eating.
- I used to dump in hot beef and melted cheese, but learned letting the meat cool slightly keeps the lettuce perky and cheese distinct.
03 -
- The best shortcut: prepping all veggies ahead and stashing in the fridge saves you tons of time when guests show up hungry.
- Toss just enough to coat every bite, but don’t overworry—imperfection is part of the charm.