Ah, yes! The classic Doritos Taco Salad—a crunchy, cheesy, taco-flavored salad that’s a favorite for a quick weeknight meal or a party. I can give you a full homemade version that tastes just like the restaurant-style one.
Doritos Taco Salad Recipe
Ingredients (serves 4)
For the salad:
- 1 bag (about 10–12 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos (or your favorite flavor)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or homemade: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (optional)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1/4 cup sliced jalapeños (optional, for spice)
For extra crunch (optional):
- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chips (in addition to Doritos)
Instructions
- Cook the beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning according to the packet instructions (usually with a little water) and simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the salad base
- Crush Doritos lightly (leave some chunks for crunch).
- In a large bowl, layer the lettuce, tomatoes, onions, olives, and any other veggies you like.
- Assemble the salad
- Sprinkle Doritos on top of the veggies.
- Add the cooked taco-seasoned beef evenly over the Doritos.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Add toppings
- Drizzle with salsa and sour cream.
- Add jalapeños or crushed extra chips if desired.
- Serve immediately
- Serve right away to keep the Doritos crunchy.
Pro Tips
- For a creamy dressing: Mix 1/2 cup sour cream with 2 tbsp salsa for a quick “taco dressing.”
- Make it healthier: Use lean ground turkey or chicken, add extra veggies like corn and bell peppers.
- Make it ahead: Keep Doritos separate until serving to prevent sogginess.
If you want, I can also give you a quick 5-minute “single-bowl” version where you just dump everything together and it still tastes amazing—perfect for one person or a lazy dinner.
Do you want me to do that version too?
