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Jessica's Dorito Taco Salad with Creamy Taco Dressing
Jessica's Dorito Taco Salad combines seasoned ground beef with fresh romaine or iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and crunchy Doritos for scooping or topping. The salad is versatile, allowing customization with optional dressings like creamy taco salad dressing, pickled red onion, and avocado slices. This layered or tossed salad offers a textured mix of crisp veggies, savory meat, and a cheesy finish, making it adaptable for various tastes and meal settings.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
1019 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
for the salad:
- 1 lb. ground beef turkey, or chicken
- onion diced, half of a small
- 2 garlic minced, large cloves
- 1 taco seasoning portioned for 1 lb. of ground meat - here's our favorite store-bought seasoning mix, package
- 2 to 3 romaine lettuce chopped into bite-size pieces, or 1 to 2 heads of iceberg lettuce
- 4 green onions sliced
- 3 c. cherry tomato halved; or Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 2 to 3 c. cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips for scooping up the salad and/or for crushing over the salad, Doritos nacho cheese flavored
for the optional dressings and sides:
- my favorite Easy Creamy Taco Salad Dressing
- red onion pickled
- taco sauce
- sour cream
- avocado or guacamole; fresh slices
- black beans rinsed and drained
- cilantro chopped
- lime cut into wedges, for squeezing over the top, fresh
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat, brown the ground meat and onion. When meat is nearly halfway browned, add the garlic. Once meat is browned and onion is softened, remove any excess fat from the pan. Then sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture, stir in 1/3 cup of water, and let mixture simmer over medium heat until water is dissolved. Remove pan from heat. This can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated until ready to serve - just warm it up again when creating the salad
- to serve the salad: From the options listed below, choose how you'd like to serve the salad. And then choose your ingredients. If there are ingredients that are not popular with some of the people at your table, simply offer those items on the side. You can make every single ingredient optional! My favorite dressing for this taco salad is this Easy, Creamy Taco Salad Dressing. My sister Jessica offers bottles of Thousand Island, spicy ranch, and/or zesty French dressings, for people to drizzle onto their salads as they wish.
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Notes
- Customize the salad by omitting or adding ingredients based on your preferences or dietary needs.
- To avoid soggy tortilla chips, wait to crush or add them until just before serving.
- Serve ingredients buffet style for guests to assemble their own salads, which can enhance variety and enjoyment.
- Make the seasoned meat mixture a day ahead and store refrigerated, reheating before assembling if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
1019kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
71g
(142%)
Fat
64g
(98%)
Saturated Fat
28g
(140%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
28g
(165%)
Trans Fat
2g
(100%)
Cholesterol
230mg
(77%)
Sodium
1220mg
(51%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1019
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 1019kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 71g | 142% |
| Fat | 64g | 98% |
| Saturated Fat | 28g | 140% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28g | 165% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 230mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1220mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.