Doritos Taco Salad for One
Sometimes dinner is a salad. Sometimes that salad has Doritos in it! And honestly, that feels like a win.
This is a nostalgic recipe from my childhood! I like this Dorito taco salad because it’s quick, filling, and doesn’t feel like a sad scaled-down version of taco night. It has all the good stuff like seasoned beef, crunchy chips, cheese, beans, and fresh toppings, but in a portion that actually makes sense for one person.
Recipe Highlights
- This recipe comes together fast, which makes it great for busy nights when you want something easy but still yummy.
- The Doritos add crunch and flavor, so it feels a little more fun than a basic taco salad.
- It’s so flexible! You can add toppings like sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or cilantro based on what you have.
- And this is one of those meals that works well for real-life cooking for one.
- If you buy a pound pack of ground beef, you can cook the whole thing and save the extra for tacos, nachos, or a quesadilla later in the week or just cook what you need and use the beef for other recipes.
Storage and Leftovers
This taco salad is best eaten right after you make it so the Doritos stay crisp.
If you want to prep parts of it ahead, keep the cooked beef separate from the lettuce, tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, and chips. Then assemble the bowl right before eating.
Leftover taco meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days and used in other easy meals later in the week.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use tortilla chips instead of Doritos?
Yes. Doritos give this salad more flavor, but regular tortilla chips work too.
Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?
Yes. Ground turkey or ground chicken both work here.
Do I have to use black beans?
No. Pinto beans work too, or you can leave them out.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prep the ingredients ahead, but wait to assemble it until right before eating so the chips do not get soggy.
Doritos Taco Salad for One
Description
This Dorito beef taco salad for one comes together in 20 minutes with seasoned beef, crunchy chips, and fresh toppings. Easy, nostalgic, and sized for one.
Ingredients
- 5–6 oz ground beef
- 1–2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 small bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
- 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1–2 tablespoons catalina dressing dressing
- Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa, and guacamole
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5–7 minutes).
- Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water. Mix well and simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Add your lettuce, tomatoes, corn, beans and cheese to the bowl in layers.
- Add the catalina dressing.
- Add the seasoned beef.
- Add crushed Doritos to the top of the bowl.
- Add any toppings you like and serve right away so the chips stay crisp.
Notes
If you’re cooking from a 1 lb pack of ground beef, cook the whole thing and save half for tacos, nachos, or a quesadilla later in the week.
