Add some flair to your taco salads by adding some nacho cheese Doritos! This salad is layered with taco meat, fresh veggies, cheese, and crunchy Doritos. The creamy tang of Catalina dressing ties it all together to make an incredibly tasty Dorito taco salad! One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s versatile. You can swap the beef for chicken or turkey or leave it out altogether. Use romaine or iceberg lettuce, choose your favorite shredded cheese, and even swap out the dressing if Catalina isn’t your thing. The choice is yours, so go ahead and make your dream taco salad! Also, this is a large salad so it’s great for serving a crowd. Tex Mex Chopped Salad is also a great party salad! You can easily double the recipe for even larger gatherings. Serve it with some totchos and shredded chicken tacos at your next party. Your guests will love it!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
key ingredients
Here’s what you need to make this bright, beautiful, and big salad. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Ground beef: I used lean ground beef, but feel free to use ground chicken or turkey, or vegan ground meat instead. Taco seasoning: I like to make my own taco seasoning because I find it makes a big difference in the flavor. You can also use a store-bought seasoning if that’s what you have on hand. Black beans: Make sure you rinse and drain the beans. You can substitute pinto beans or kidney beans if you prefer. Veggies: Chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce, sliced black olives, sliced cherry tomatoes or diced regular tomatoes, thinly sliced green onions Cheese: I use shredded cheddar cheese, but you could also use Tex-Mex or Monterey Jack. Doritos: Nacho flavor Doritos are my go-to. Crush them a little and save some full chips for serving. Catalina dressing: This dressing has a sweet tomato flavor which goes really well with the salad. Store-bought or homemade dressing will work. I make my own Catalina dressing which is healthier than store-bought bottles and the tangy sweet flavor tastes better too!
How To Make Doritos Taco Salad
After you cook the meat, this Doritos salad is basically an assembly job, making it a quick and easy meal option. Even better, let your family assemble their own salads! They’ll have fun putting it together and your prep will be effortless.
Recipe Variations
The ingredients I’ve shared here aren’t set in stone. Go ahead and have fun with this Doritos taco salad and make it your own! You might want to try some of these suggestions to mix it up:
Switch the Protein: Swap the ground beef for ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground vegan crumble Try Cool Ranch Doritos, Spicy Nacho Doritos, or even regular tortilla chips instead for that crunch factor. Swap the black beans for pinto beans or kidney beans. You can also add canned corn or canned fiesta corn for more flavor. Add diced bell peppers for even more crunch. Make it Spicy: Add a dash of hot sauce or some chopped jalapenos to give the salad a kick. Swap the Dressing: Substitute the Catalina dressing for a creamy French dressing, Italian dressing, or homemade ranch dressing.
Recipe Tips
Want a smaller serving? You can easily cut the ingredients in half for smaller crowds. Mix the salad just before serving or place the ingredients on the table and let everyone assemble their own salads! Serve with piles of whole Doritos on the plate to use to scoop up the Dorito taco salad.
A Note About Storing this Salad
I don’t recommend storing the salad once you’ve added the dressing as everything will turn soggy the longer it sits. What you can do though is prepare the individual components and store them separately from the dressing and then combine everything just before serving.
What To Serve With
This Doritos nacho salad is a meal in one bowl, but if you’re feeding a crowd, you could add some additional dishes to your table to make it a feast! Here are some ideas to get you started:
Homemade guacamole Pico de Gallo Mexican rice Chicken fajita quesadillas Baked chicken tacos Chicken enchilada soup
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