Doritos Taco Salad is a delectable combination of romaine, tomatoes, green peppers, black beans, corn, black olives, seasoned ground beef and crunchy Doritos in a slightly spicy ranch dressing. It is a meal in itself but I love to serve it with my Classic Bloody Mary Cocktail or Raspberry Margaritas.
Spring has finally arrived and with it come lots of amazing salads. Doritos Taco salad is no exception to that rule. This beautiful salad is a family favorite. It comes together quickly and can be changed up so easily! Maybe you would rather sub fresh sliced avocados for the green peppers. Perhaps you don’t like black olives and you would rather have red onions.
The dressing comes together fast taking full advantage of your favorite bottled ranch. I like to purchase the Simply Dressed Ranch Dressing from Marzetti. It does not contain preservatives, trans fat, high fructose corn syrup, added MSG, or artificial flavors. This is not an endorsement for it. I just really like it!! I then add a few things to add a little zip and zest bringing this salad to it’s finest.
Tips for making Doritos Taco Salad
- Let the taco seasoned beef cool a bit before adding it. You don’t want it to wilt your lettuce!
- Don’t add the dressing or the chips until you are ready to toss and serve!
- For an added twist blacken your corn!
- If you don’t like a particular ingredient swap it out for another. As I always say don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.
- The salad dressing can be mixed up to 2 days in advance.
Other ingredients you can add to Doritos Taco Salad
- Fresh avocado
- Pico de gallo
- Guacamole
- Green onions
- Jalapeno
- Sour cream
- Hot sauce
- Blackened chicken
So if you are having a hankering for a downright awesome salad than this Doritos Taco Salad is right up your alley. It comes together quickly, looks beautiful and tastes oh so good. Your loved ones will be singing your praises and you can feel good about the nutritious food your feeding them.
More tasty salad recipes you will love!
- Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Italian Chopped Salad with Fresh Italian Dressing
- Balsamic Chicken Berry Salad
- Arugula Salad with Berries
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This post was originally published April 15, 2018 and was republished February 18, 2020 with new content.
PrintDoritos Taco Salad
A fun and easy taco salad with seasoned ground beef, black olives, tomatoes, corn, black beans, a healthy helping of cheese and Doritos Tortilla Chips. It is all tossed with an easy four ingredient dressing that starts with your favorite bottled ranch.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: salad
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (I use Marzetti Simply Ranch)
- 1/4 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (see notes)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 head iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1/2 green pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped black olives
- 1 large tomato chopped
- 1 can (15.25 ounce) corn drained
- 1 can (15 ounce) black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar jack blend cheese
- 2 cups crushed nacho flavored Doritos
Instructions
- In small bowl whisk together ranch dressing, salsa, mayonnaise and adobo sauce. Cover and refrigerate.
- In large skillet brown ground beef, drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Let beef cool 10-15 minutes before adding it to the salad.
- In large serving bowl add iceberg lettuce. Top with green pepper, black olives, tomato, corn, black beans, cheddar jack cheese and seasoned cooked beef.
- Right before serving add crushed Doritos and dressing. Toss to coat.
Notes
- I get my adobo sauce from a can of chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce. I save the leftover peppers and sauce for other recipes. They should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They can be found in the hispanic food section of your grocery.
You can substitute 1-2 pinches of cayenne for the adobo sauce. - Let the taco seasoned beef cool a bit before adding it. You don’t want it to wilt your lettuce!
- Don’t add the dressing or the chips until you are ready to toss and serve!
- For an added twist blacken your corn!
- If you don’t like a particular ingredient swap it out for another. As I always say don’t throw the baby out with the bath water.
- The salad dressing can be mixed up to 2 days in advance.
Keywords: seasoned ground beef, taco salad, chipotle ranch dressing, how to make Doritos taco salad, taco salad with Doritos chips, taco salad with tortilla chips, easy Doritos taco salad
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What’s the serving size and how many people does this recipe feed. I want to see how Weight Watchers friendly it is.
The recipe serves eight. It has been a while since I have served this and I did not measure out each individual serving. Sorry!
Do u cook the corn or black beans
No I do not but keep in mind the corn is canned so it has been cooked. If using straight off the kernel you will need to cook it.
Recipe say’s cook meat and drain, at what point do you add to salad?
So sorry. I fixed this earlier and forgot to tell you!
have a receipe simular, using Cantalina dressing, salsa mixed with ground beef. regular salad mix. and shredded cheese. but i like the additional ingredients. so will definitely try and share this receipe
Thanks so much Jody! I hope you enjoy it
This looks like a winner! You just really can’t go wrong adding Doritos to a taco salad!
I had this at a potluck and LOVED it! I am so glad to have the recipe. This is full of flavor!
This Doritos Taco Salad is looks absolutely delicious! Yummy!
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This was a total hit with the kids!
Always enjoy an extra crunchy salad! This will be perfect for lunch tomorrow; looks amazing!
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We love it! It such a simple salad but it taste so good! Delicious!
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What a great way to enjoy Doritos! My kids will love this fun twist to their favorite chips!
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One of my kids favorite meals!! Reminds me I need to get this on our menu again 🙂
All these delicious ingredients in one salad. A must try recipe!
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I love this delicious twist to my favorite tacos! Yummy!
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This Doritos Taco salad couldn’t look any more perfect!
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This is one of my family’s favorites!!
I’ve eaten this the past few days for lunch and it’s delicious! I love the crunch!
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I make this for my family all the time…they absolutely love it.
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This has been one of the most requested taco recipe at my house!
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This was such a fun take for a taco salad! It will definitely be on dinner repeat!
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This is a total winner! Everyone who tries it raves about it!
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This is such a great family recipe! My kids love it!
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Packed full of amazing flavors! My family loved it!
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this is so good! not your average taco salad. definitely fans of this
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This is delicious! I LOVE a good taco salad. Doritos makes it even better.
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