Easy Nacho Doritos Taco Salad – Crunchy, Bold & Family Favorite Meal
Nacho Doritos Taco Salad is a crunchy, flavorful salad loaded with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, beans, cheese, and Doritos, tossed in a tangy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the beef
- 1.25 lbs ground beef
- 3 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- For the salad
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 large green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 15 oz pinto beans, rinsed
- 1.5 cups roma tomatoes, diced
- 1/3 cup scallions, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 10 oz Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
- 12 oz Catalina dressing
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: chop lettuce, dice peppers, slice olives, drain beans, dice tomatoes, slice scallions, grate cheese, and chop cilantro.
- Cook ground beef until browned, drain fat.
- Add taco seasoning and water, simmer 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Combine vegetables, beans, cheese, and scallions in a large bowl.
- Add dressing and lime juice, toss well.
- Add beef and mix gently.
- Fold in crushed Doritos just before serving.
- Top with sour cream, cilantro, and remaining scallions.
Notes
- Add Doritos last to keep them crispy.
- Let beef cool slightly before mixing.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 3500