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Doritos Taco Salad

Crunchy Doritos Taco Salad for a Flavor-Packed Meal

This Easy Doritos Taco Salad is a quick, flavor-packed dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken) or substitute with tofu or beans for a vegetarian option
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning homemade or store-bought for flavor
  • 2-3 cups Lettuce iceberg or romaine, chopped
  • 1-2 cups Tomatoes diced; cherry tomatoes preferred
  • 0.5 cup Onions finely sliced; red or green onions
  • 1 bag Doritos for crunch; any variety can be used
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded cheese or vegan cheese
  • 1 cup Sour cream or Greek yogurt as a substitute
  • 0.5 cup Olives black or green olives, sliced

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • cutting board
  • Large salad bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add your choice of ground meat and cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned. Stir in the taco seasoning and let it simmer for 2 more minutes.
  2. Chop 2-3 cups of fresh lettuce and place in a large salad bowl. Dice 1-2 tomatoes and finely slice half an onion. Mix these fresh ingredients together.
  3. Layer the salad starting with the chopped lettuce as the base, then add the cooked meat mixture on top, followed by the diced tomatoes and sliced onions.
  4. Before serving, generously sprinkle a bag of Doritos on top to keep them crunchy.
  5. Sprinkle your choice of optional toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or olives over the salad, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For the best crunch, add the Doritos just before serving. Optional toppings can be varied according to preference.

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