Dorito Taco Salad

Dorito Taco Salad: A Crunchy, Flavor-Packed Crowd Favorite

If you’re craving something bold, colorful, and loaded with flavor, Dorito Taco Salad is the ultimate choice. This hearty salad combines the best of both worlds — the freshness of crisp lettuce and juicy tomatoes with the zesty crunch of Doritos and seasoned ground beef. Perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or game nights, this dish is as fun to make as it is to eat. Let’s dive into how you can create this irresistible salad step by step.

🌮 What Is Dorito Taco Salad?

Dorito Taco Salad is a Tex-Mex inspired dish that takes the classic taco ingredients — ground beef, cheese, lettuce, beans, and dressing — and tosses them together with crushed Doritos chips for an extra-crunchy, tangy twist. The result? A flavorful, hearty salad that satisfies like a main course.

🛒 Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s everything required to make a large bowl of Dorito Taco Salad (serves about 6):

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning mix (or homemade seasoning: chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper)
• 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
• 1 cup canned black beans or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup sweet corn kernels (optional, for sweetness and texture)
• ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1 cup Catalina dressing (or substitute with ranch or French dressing)
• 2 cups Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed

🧑‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ground Beef

1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
3. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
4. Stir in the taco seasoning mix along with a few tablespoons of water (according to package directions).
5. Let it simmer for 3–5 minutes until the beef absorbs all the flavors.
6. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly while preparing the salad base.

Step 2: Build the Salad Base

1. In a large salad bowl, add the chopped lettuce as the base layer.
2. Add the diced tomatoes, onion, beans, corn, and black olives.
3. Toss the ingredients lightly to distribute them evenly.

Step 3: Add the Meat and Cheese

1. Once the taco meat has cooled just enough (it should still be warm but not steaming hot), sprinkle it over the salad base.
2. Add the shredded cheese on top — the warmth of the meat will slightly melt it, enhancing the creamy texture.

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