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Doritos Taco Salad

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Use lean ground beef or ground turkey to reduce fat, and swap in baked tortilla chips or whole-grain chips for a lighter crunch. Add avocado for heart-healthy fats and creamy texture.

This Doritos Taco Salad brings all the fun of taco night into one incredible bowl that’s packed with flavor and crunch. Seasoned ground beef mingles with crisp lettuce, sharp cheddar cheese, black olives, and kidney beans, all tossed together with crushed Doritos and a creamy ranch-sour cream dressing that ties everything together perfectly. It’s the kind of crowd-pleasing dish that makes weeknight dinners feel like a party.

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Doritos Taco Salad

Doritos Taco Salad

Recipe by Daily Disher

Doritos Taco Salad is crunchy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor—your favorite taco night turned into a craveable salad.

Course: MainCuisine: Tex-MexDifficulty: Easy
2.8 from 9 votes
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

10

minutes
Calories

550

kcal

30

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound ground beef

    • 1 package taco seasoning

    • 1 large head of lettuce, chopped

    • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

    • 2 cups crushed Doritos

    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 cup sliced black olives

    • 1 cup sour cream

    • 1 bottle of ranch dressing

    • 1 can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

    Directions

    • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
    • Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef, following package instructions. Stir until the beef is evenly coated.
    • In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and kidney beans. Toss gently to mix.
    • Add the cooked, seasoned beef to the salad bowl while still warm, then sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top.
    • Incorporate the crushed Doritos into the salad by gently folding them in, ensuring they are mixed throughout.
    • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream and ranch dressing. Pour over the salad and toss gently to coat evenly.
    • Serve the Doritos Taco Salad immediately, or chill for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld together before serving.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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    2.8 from 9 votes

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