Ready to revolutionize your salad game? Try this Doritos taco salad from Catherine’s Plates on YouTube. It’s a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings a playful twist to traditional taco salads. This recipe marries the zest of seasoned ground beef, the crisp freshness of mixed greens, and the creamy tang of a zesty dressing, all crowned with the irresistible crunch of Doritos. 

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Perfect for casual weeknight dinners, potlucks, or any gathering that calls for a crowd-pleaser, this salad is a delightful fusion of textures and tastes. Ready to learn the recipe? Watch the video below to learn the step by step instructions.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, diced
  • 1 packet of taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup corn, frozen or canned
  • 8 oz creamy French salad dressing
  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup olives, chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro, chopped
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 – 2 handfuls Dorito’s nacho cheese tortilla chips
  • 1/2 cup of water

Directions:

Step 1

To start, prep and chop the ingredients accordingly and set them aside. Next, heat a large pan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef, and start breaking it apart. After this, add the diced onion, and continue to cook until brown and the onion is nice and translucent. Drain the excess grease. Next, add 1 packet of taco seasoning, 1/4 cup of water, and 1/2 cup of canned corn. Mix and cook for a few minutes until heated through, then remove from heat.

Making the ground beef layer of the Doritos taco salad
Image credits: Catherine’s Plates via YouTube

Step 2

Chop the iceberg lettuce into small pieces and transfer it to a large mixing bowl along with diced tomato, green onions, cilantro, and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese. Stir all together, then add in the ground beef mixture and 8 oz creamy French salad dressing. Now, put some Doritos in a bowl followed by the ground beef mixture and the olives. Serve and enjoy!

Assembling the Doritos taco salad
Image credits: Catherine’s Plates via YouTube

Doritos Taco Salad Recipe

Stephanie Hicks | DIY JOY

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Stephanie

Since I lover experiments, I’ve alwaysnloved to create, paint, as well as cook and style food. I feel in love with DIY as soon as I discovered it and could not have been more excited when I learned I could share projects with people around the world. Taking photos is a passion of mine, as is design and painting with oils. I love holidays and celebrations, crafting cute little gifts and serving up at least one new recipe I am excited about.

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