🥗 Dorito Taco Salad (Classic Potluck Favorite)

Crunchy, cheesy, creamy, and packed with Tex-Mex flavor — this easy taco salad is perfect for weeknights, game days, or parties.

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🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef

• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)

• 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ½ red onion, finely diced

• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed

• 1 cup corn (canned or frozen, thawed)

• 1 bag (9–10 oz) Doritos (Nacho Cheese flavor), slightly crushed

🥣 Dressing Options

Option 1 (Classic Creamy):

• 1 cup sour cream

• ½ cup salsa

• 2 tbsp taco seasoning

Option 2 (Lighter):

• ½ cup ranch dressing

• ½ cup salsa

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🔥 Instructions

1. Cook the Beef
   Brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain grease.
   Stir in taco seasoning + ¼ cup water. Simmer 3–5 minutes. Cool slightly.

2. Build the Salad
   In a large bowl, combine:

   • Lettuce

   • Tomatoes

   • Onion

   • Beans

   • Corn

   • Cheese

3. Add Beef
   Mix in cooled taco meat.

4. Dress It
   Stir dressing ingredients together and toss with salad.

5. Add Doritos Last
   Gently fold in crushed Doritos right before serving to keep them crunchy.

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💡 Pro Tips

• For best crunch, mix Doritos into individual servings instead of the whole bowl.

• Make it spicy: add jalapeños or use Spicy Nacho Doritos.

• Add avocado for creaminess.

• Great for meal prep (store chips separately).

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❓ Q&A

Q1: Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes — prep everything except Doritos and dressing. Combine just before serving.

Q2: Can I use ground turkey instead?

Absolutely! Ground turkey or shredded chicken works well.

Q3: How long does it last?

Without chips mixed in: 2–3 days refrigerated.
With chips mixed: best eaten same day.

Q4: Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes — skip beef and double the beans or add plant-based crumbles.

Q5: What other chips can I use?

Cool Ranch Doritos, tortilla chips, or Fritos all work.