Doritos Taco Salad
This Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy, flavorful twist on taco night!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups slightly crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips such as Doritos
- 1/2 cup light salad dressing your choice
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add the pound of lean ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the beef is browned, drain any excess fat if necessary. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and half a cup of water. Allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and is well combined.
- While the beef is cooking, chop the romaine lettuce and dice the tomato. Set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
- Once the beef is done, let it cool slightly before adding it to the bowl with the chopped lettuce and diced tomato.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad mixture, followed by the slightly crushed Doritos. The crunch of the Doritos is what makes this salad so delightful!
- Drizzle your light salad dressing over the top of the salad. Toss everything together gently until well combined.
- Serve immediately in bowls or on plates, garnishing with additional Doritos or cheese if desired. Enjoy your delicious Doritos Taco Salad!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Cutting board and knife
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Serving spoon
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, swap the beef for black beans or lentils.
- Customize with your favorite veggies like corn or avocado.
- Keep the Doritos separate until ready to serve for maximum crunch.