Dorito Taco Salad is a delicious salad we’ve been serving at potlucks for as long as I can remember!
Everyone loves a great taco salad recipe and this version is a definitely a crowd favorite!
Seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, pinto beans, veggies and of course Doritos all sauced up with a zingy dressing make this an exciting change to your daily menu!
I truly love salads, but sometimes they can become a bit boring. This Dorito Taco Salad definitely spices up the ‘same old salad’ slump that we tend to get into. Not only is is easy to make, but it is delicious too!
How to Make Taco Salad
If you happen to have leftover taco beef from a prior recipe, it’s perfect in this taco salad recipe. In fact, I often make a double batch of taco meat to store in my freezer for extra quick meals on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning
3 to 4 Romaine lettuce hearts rinsed then chopped
1 cup black beans rinsed
1 large tomato, chopped OR sliced cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 ½ cups nacho cheese Doritos broke into bite-size pieces
1 cup Catalina dressing OR use your favorite salad dressing (we like to eat ours with ranch dressing too)
fresh cilantro optional
Instructions
Brown and crumble ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain grease. Add taco seasoning and water called for on packet. Stir until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let meat cool slightly.
In a large salad bowl add chopped lettuce, black beans, tomato and cheese. Add slightly cooled ground beef and gently toss to combine everything. Serve now, or chill in refrigerator until ready to eat. (Don’t add chips until ready to serve.)
When ready to serve, add Doritos chips and dressing to salad. Toss to coat. Serve. 🙂