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Doritos Taco Salad

Jun 18, 2022 · 22 Comments

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Doritos Taco Salad is loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, crushed Doritos, and tangy dressing. It's a perfect easy family dinner or a great potluck dish to pass that will always get rave reviews.

Close up side view of Doritos Taco Salad in a large glass bowl with a bag of nacho cheese Doritos behind it.

Doritos Taco Salad

Doritos Taco Salad is a quick and easy recipe that's great for weeknight dinners, potlucks, Taco Tuesdays, or picnics.

It's packed with lettuce and fresh veggies, taco meat, cheese, and Doritos with a tangy dressing. Dorito Taco Salad is perfect for summer when you don't feel like turning on the oven, and will almost certainly get your kids to eat their vegetables! And come back for seconds. This Tex-Mex favorite will quickly become an instant family favorite!

What Dressing Should I Use?

Catalina or French dressings are probably most common. These are the orange dressings that are slightly tangy and slightly sweet. Ranch dressing is another great alternative, as it goes well with most things and adds a creamy element to the salad.

Salsa with (or without) a dollop of sour cream or taco sauce make yummy, lighter options.

Ingredients to Dorito Taco Salad, including ground beef, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, green onions, and tomatoes, in a large glass bowl before tossing together.

Looking for Some More Variety?

The great thing about this recipe is that it's so easily customized to you and your family's taste preferences. Try these extra add ins and substitutions for some extra variety and freshness.

  • Choose a different protein, such as shredded or diced chicken or pork instead of ground beef.
  • Black beans can be substituted for any of your favorites or what you have on hand including kidney beans, pinto beans, pink beans, garbanzo beans, chili beans, or ranch-style beans.
  • Add some fresh avocado or homemade guacamole.
  • Include your favorite fresh veggies such as bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, freshly chopped cilantro, or even black olives!
  • Add sour cream or Mexican crema for some extra creaminess.
  • Make your own homemade salsa or pico de gallo for a jolt of zesty flavor.
  • Use Cool Ranch Doritos instead of the classic nacho cheese flavor. Or you can just use plain corn tortilla chips, if you'd prefer.

What to Serve with Doritos Taco Salad

This salad has a protein, carb, and lots of veggies, so it's basically a meal all by itself. If you're looking for some dishes to serve with it to stretch it a bit here are some ideas:

  • Homemade guacamole or salsa with chips
  • Quesadillas
  • Rice (try this favorite Cilantro Lime Rice!)
  • Refried Black Beans
  • Texas Trash Dip
  • Baked Taquitos

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  • Taco Stuffed Shells - a fun twist on stuffed shells, stuffed with a cheesy taco filling and topped with taco sauce and fresh toppings.
  • Taco Bake Casserole - my husband's childhood favorite, and now my own kids' favorite. A must try recipe you'll make over and over.
  • Cornbread Taco Casserole - cheesy taco filling topped with warm cornbread. Pile it high with your favorite taco toppings for the ultimate comfort food.
Close up side view of Doritos Taco Salad in a large glass bowl with a bag of nacho cheese Doritos behind it.

Doritos Taco Salad

Doritos Taco Salad is loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheddar cheese, fresh vegetables, crushed Doritos, and tangy dressing. It's a perfect easy family dinner or a great potluck dish to pass.
5 from 21 votes
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Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Doritos Taco Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 493kcal
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ sweet onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1½ tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 romaine hearts rinsed and chopped
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1 can black beans (15 ounces) drained and rinsed
  • 1 can corn (15 ounces) drained
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar
  • 2-3 green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 bag Nacho Cheese Doritos (10 ounces) crushed
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing (or French or Ranch. See notes)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef with onions and garlic. When cooked through, drain.
  • Mix taco seasoning into ground beef mixture. Set aside to cool while preparing the rest of salad.
  • In a large bowl, add romaine, tomato, black beans, corn, cheddar, and green onions. Toss to combine.
  • Add ground beef, Doritos, and dressing into the salad mixture, and gently stir to combine.
  • Serve immediately.

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Notes

  • Taco Seasoning: I like to make my own taco seasoning (you can use my favorite recipe here). In this recipe, you can omit the salt because of the saltiness from the chips.
  • Dressing: The most common dressings for this salad are Catalina, French, or Ranch. I add a little at a time so I don't end up over-dressing it. You can also use ½ cup sour cream and ½ cup salsa or taco sauce for a lighter option.
  • Storage: This recipe is really best served right away. If you anticipate leftovers, don't add the dressing to the big salad, as it will make the lettuce soggy from sitting. Store covered in the refrigerator, and add dressing just before serving.
  • Make Ahead: You can prep all of the ingredients, including cooking the ground beef, and store it all in separate containers. Combine all ingredients just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 774mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 2804IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 183mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Cam says

    June 29, 2022 at 3:13 pm

    Omg I can't resist anything that has Doritos involved and this salad did not disappoint!! It was so good we didn't even have any leftovers!

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  2. Caroline says

    June 29, 2022 at 3:23 pm

    This was such a fun salad for our neighborhood party! Everyone loved it. No leftovers!

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  3. Shadi Hasanzadenemati says

    June 29, 2022 at 3:55 pm

    Thank you so much! The flavors are perfect and I can’t wait to try this recipe!

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  4. Caitlin says

    June 29, 2022 at 3:59 pm

    This is truly the best taco salad, so much flavor and texture and so easy to make!!

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  5. Tayler says

    June 29, 2022 at 5:07 pm

    I made this taco salad for dinner last night and my whole family loved it! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  6. Gloria says

    July 05, 2022 at 1:34 pm

    This is the perfect salad for bbq parties. I don't know a single person that does not love Doritos and tacos. What's not to love....they are delicious.

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  7. Janessa says

    July 05, 2022 at 2:03 pm

    This salad was an absolute crowd pleaser! It reminds me of the "Taco in a Bags" I used to get at sports tournament concessions as a kid.

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  8. Tara says

    July 05, 2022 at 2:11 pm

    Oh yum! I love how easily this taco salad comes together. So much flavor with the addition of the Doritos.

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  9. Carrie Robinson says

    July 05, 2022 at 2:54 pm

    You had me at Doritos! 😉 What a delicious idea for a taco salad.

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  10. Jamie says

    July 05, 2022 at 3:41 pm

    I brought this to a potluck and everyone loved it! It was flavorful, crunchy, and easy to make!

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  11. Beth says

    August 19, 2022 at 8:47 pm

    This salad is great! We have loved it with catalina and ranch dressing - delish!

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  12. MacKenzie says

    August 19, 2022 at 10:05 pm

    My family loved this recipe. They get tired of plain tacos every Tuesday. I tried this one last week and it will definitely be added to my weekly rotation.

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  13. Cathleen says

    August 19, 2022 at 11:33 pm

    Wait, this taco salad is perfect!! I can't believe that I have never made something like this before! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe 🙂

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  14. Jacqueline says

    August 20, 2022 at 9:18 am

    Oh I love the idea of turning tacos into a salad. Brilliant!

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  15. Deb says

    August 20, 2022 at 3:12 pm

    Made this with Gardein meatless ground. Loved it.

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  16. Andrea Harrison says

    August 20, 2022 at 4:45 pm

    Perfect! made this yesterday for a family get together and it was the center of attention. So easy to put together and it was bursting with flavor!

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  17. Vanessa says

    August 20, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    This sure is a family pleaser! Everyone was very happy!

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  18. Aimee Mars says

    August 20, 2022 at 5:17 pm

    This was a hit with my son. I have such a hard time to get him to try anything new and as soon as I said "doritos," he was all about it! Thank you for sharing!

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  19. Claudia Lamascolo says

    September 10, 2022 at 7:38 am

    My grandson went crazy over this so glad to find this recipe something finally new he will eat and its delicious!

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  20. Jean says

    September 10, 2022 at 8:54 am

    I loved this taco salad, so flavorful. I did make a couple substitutions. I actually used Gardein beefless crumbles to make it meatless and it worked out great.

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  21. Caroline says

    September 10, 2022 at 9:56 am

    A fun salad that I can see being great for a potluck.

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  22. Dana Sandonato says

    September 10, 2022 at 10:48 am

    This is delicious! The chips REALLY kick things up a few notches! So salty and crunchy 🙂

    Reply

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