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Dorito Taco Salad A close-up of a completed Dorito Taco Salad, showing layers of shredded cheese, black beans, tomatoes, black olives, and ground beef arranged in a white bowl. A side of creamy dressing sits next to the salad

Dorito Taco Salad

This flavorful, customizable Dorito Taco Salad with a crunchy Dorito topping is perfect for parties or a casual family meal.
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Course: Main, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Doritos, party salad, taco salad, Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 892kcal
Cost: $12

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey, your choice of meat
  • 1 package 1 oz taco seasoning mix (for flavor)
  • 1 cup corn canned, frozen, or fresh, your choice
  • 6 cups shredded lettuce roughly 2-3 Romaine heads, or use any leafy green
  • 1 cup black beans canned, rinsed, and drained
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 10 oz Doritos or Fritos, or corn tortillas, broken into pieces
  • ½ cup sliced black olives for garnish
  • ½ cup sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup guacamole for topping
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or your preferred cheese
  • 1 cup salsa for drizzling
  • ¼ onion diced, red or white
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, optional
  • Cilantro Lime Dressing optional, for drizzling

Instructions

  • In a skillet, cook the ground meat with the taco seasoning mix until fully browned, with no pink remaining.
  • Add the corn to the skillet and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until slightly browned.
    Ground beef cooking in a pan, with golden corn kernels being added on top, ready to be mixed into the Dorito Taco Salad for added flavor and texture.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large serving bowl, arrange the shredded lettuce as the base.
  • Layer the seasoned meat and corn mixture, black beans, and diced tomatoes on top of the lettuce.
    A Dorito Taco Salad with a base of crisp lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, and seasoned ground beef, topped with shredded cheese. The salad is beautifully arranged with vibrant, fresh ingredients.
  • Place the Doritos around the edges of the salad for a crunchy border.
  • Top the salad with sliced black olives, sour cream, guacamole, shredded cheese, salsa, and diced onions.
    A colorful Dorito Taco Salad in a white dish, featuring layers of seasoned ground beef, black beans, chopped tomatoes, black olives, shredded cheese, and a dollop of guacamole. Lime wedges and a few Dorito chips garnish the salad
  • Drizzle with your preferred dressing (such as cilantro lime or ranch) and garnish with lime wedges.

Notes

Feel free to add extra veggies or switch up the protein to make this salad your own. It's great with your favorite dressing like ranch or salsa!

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 892kcal (45%) | Carbohydrates: 56g (19%) | Protein: 35g (70%) | Fat: 60g (92%) | Saturated Fat: 15g (94%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 39g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 96mg (32%) | Sodium: 1399mg (61%) | Potassium: 758mg (22%) | Fiber: 12g (50%) | Sugar: 9g (10%) | Vitamin A: 40IU (1%) | Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) | Calcium: 15mg (2%) | Iron: 20mg (111%)
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