Description
Mexican-inspired Crunchy Taco Salad Delight brings zesty flavors dancing across crisp lettuce and seasoned ground beef. Fresh ingredients and bold spices create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave on busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Fresh Vegetables and Produce:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn (canned or from fresh/frozen)
- 1 cup diced onion (any color)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
- 1 small avocado (diced before serving)
Toppings and Extras:
- 2 cups Doritos
- Grated cheddar cheese (optional) to taste
- ¼–½ cup sour cream for topping
- ¼ cup salsa
Optional extras: black beans, pinto beans, extra salsa or taco sauce, guacamole, jalapeños, bell pepper, black olives, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook ground beef or ground turkey until no pink remains, breaking the meat into small crumbles. Carefully drain any accumulated fat from the pan.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the browned meat, then pour in of water and of salsa. Reduce heat and simmer the mixture for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat evenly.
- Wash and prepare fresh vegetables by finely chopping romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, dicing tomatoes, and thinly slicing white and green onions. Transfer these ingredients into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Add the seasoned meat, whole kernel corn, and crushed Doritos to the vegetable mixture. Gently toss all components to ensure uniform distribution of ingredients.
- For serving, portion the salad into individual serving bowls, creating an appealing presentation. Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top of each serving.
- Enhance the salad with garnishes by adding diced ripe avocado and a generous dollop of tangy sour cream. Optionally, drizzle additional salsa or taco sauce for extra zesty flavor.
Notes
- Bold flavors burst through this zesty salad, transforming ordinary ingredients into a fiesta of taste and texture.
- Doritos add a surprising crunch that elevates the traditional taco salad from simple to spectacular.
- Customize your salad by mixing protein options like ground beef or turkey for versatile meal preparation.
- Quick and easy meal ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for busy weeknights or spontaneous gatherings.
- Balance nutrition with delicious taste by incorporating fresh vegetables and lean protein.
- Store leftovers separately to maintain the signature crispiness of Doritos and prevent soggy ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 cal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg