Doritos Taco Salad
This easy Dorito taco salad just uses a few simple ingredients and comes together in minutes. A homemade meal can't get any more simple or fast than this!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Cost: Recipe $10.72 / Serving $1.34
Equipment
- Large serving bowl
- Salad servers
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef ($4.97)
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning ($0.54)
- 12 ounces chopped salad greens ($1.98)
- 1 cup salsa ($0.94)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded ($1.00)
- 1 cup crushed Doritos ($1.29)
Instructions
- Cook the Taco Meat: Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease, then stir in the taco seasoning. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
- Build the Salad Base: Add the salad greens to a large serving bowl. Top with the seasoned taco meat and gently toss to combine.
- Add Crunch: Sprinkle the crushed Doritos over the salad and toss lightly.
- Dress the Salad: Add the salsa and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Finish and Serve: Add the shredded cheese, toss once more, and serve immediately with any additional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Greens Choice: A chopped salad blend with iceberg lettuce and purple cabbage provides the best crunch, but any salad mix will work.
- Doritos Options: Use any flavor you like including Nacho, Ranch, or Spicy varieties.
- Protein Swaps: Ground turkey or shredded chicken can be used in place of ground beef.
- Make Ahead Tip: Prepare all components in advance but add the salsa just before serving to prevent wilting.
- Extra Toppings: Sour cream, avocado slices, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, or olives are great additions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 635mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 869IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg
