Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad
Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad layers seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, and crunchy nacho chips with a creamy ranch–Italian dressing for a bold, cheesy bite in every forkful. The contrast of cool, fresh vegetables and warm, spiced meat makes it a crowd-pleaser for potlucks, game day, or a casual weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 45 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 29
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard the excess grease; stir the taco seasoning into the beef. Let the beef mixture cool.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the beef mixture, Cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, Italian dressing, and the onion. Chill until cold, at least 30 minutes.
- 3
Just before serving, gently stir in the lettuce and tortilla chips.
- Calories 380.75 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 13.15 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 19.31 g 7%
- Total Fat 28.45 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 9.04 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.33 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 600.52 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.86 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.53 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 236.51 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 2.82 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 76.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 165.26 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 4.27 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.19 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 15, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Beef, Italian Dressing, Lettuce, and Ranch Dressing. Each serving provides about 380.75 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Beef, Italian Dressing, Lettuce, Ranch Dressing, Red Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 380.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad healthy?
- Quick Nacho Doritos Taco Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 33/100. Per serving, it provides 380.75 calories and 13.15 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 600.52 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.04 g (45% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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