🥗 Low-Point Doritos Taco Salad
Serves: 4
Vibe: Big flavor, light points
🛒 Ingredients
Taco Meat
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450 g / 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey or chicken (99%)
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1 packet low-sodium taco seasoning
or DIY: chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt -
½ cup water
Salad Base
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1 large head romaine or iceberg, chopped
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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½ cup red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
Crunch & Toppings (Measured!)
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1 cup crushed Doritos (Nacho Cheese or Cool Ranch)
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½ cup fat-free shredded cheddar (or reduced-fat)
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Optional: jalapeños, cilantro
Dressing (Low Point)
Choose ONE:
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Fat-free ranch
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Salsa
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0% Greek yogurt + taco seasoning + lime juice
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Taco Meat
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Brown turkey/chicken in a nonstick pan
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Add seasoning + water
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Simmer until thick and coated
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Let cool slightly (keeps lettuce crisp)
2️⃣ Build the Salad
In a large bowl:
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Lettuce
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Tomatoes
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Onion
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Taco meat
Toss lightly.
3️⃣ Finish & Serve
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Sprinkle measured Doritos on top
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Add cheese
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Drizzle dressing (or serve on the side)
Serve immediately for max crunch.
⭐ Why This Stays Low Point
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Extra-lean protein = very low or zero points
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Lettuce & veggies = zero
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Doritos are measured, not free-poured
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Fat-free dairy keeps points down
❓ Q & A
Q: How many points is this?
A: Depends on your plan, but roughly 4–6 points per serving, mainly from:
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Doritos
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Cheese
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Dressing
(Use your app for exact tracking.)
Q: Can I use ground beef?
A: Yes — use 96% lean to keep points low. Avoid 80/20.
Q: What’s the lowest-point dressing?
A: Salsa or fat-free ranch.
Greek yogurt taco dressing is creamy and low.
Q: Can I meal prep this?
A: Yes — keep Doritos separate and add right before eating.
Q: How do I make it even lower?
A:
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Use ½ cup Doritos total instead of 1 cup
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Skip cheese
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Use salsa only
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Swap meat for:
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Taco-seasoned lentils
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Black beans (higher points, but filling)
🔥 Pro Tips
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Slightly crush Doritos for better distribution
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Cool meat before adding to greens
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Serve Doritos on top, not mixed in, to stay crunchy
