Taco Caesar Salad

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Why This Recipe is a Winner!

• Quick & Easy – Made in under 30 minutes with simple ingredients.
• Bold Flavors – Combines the zesty taste of tacos with the creamy richness of Caesar salad.
• Crowd-Pleaser – A family-friendly meal that even picky eaters will love.
• Customizable – Add toppings like avocado, corn, black beans, or jalapeños for variety.
• Perfect for Any Occasion – Works as a quick weeknight dinner, a party dish, or a summer meal.
  

Taco Tuesday just got a fresh and crispy upgrade with this irresistible Ground Beef Taco Caesar Salad!

If you love Caesar salad, beef taco meat and Doritos then you are going to go crazy for this dish!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 oz taco seasoning
• ⅓ cup water
• 2 romaine hearts, chopped ( or 1 large head romaine )
• ½ medium red onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
• ⅓ cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1 cup shredded nacho cheese blend
• ½ cup Caesar dressing
• 4 oz Doritos, crumbled
• Optional
• lemon slices for garnish

Printable Recipe Card with a Full List of Ingredients and Instructions is Located at the Bottom of the Post.

Be sure to read through the entire post so that you don’t miss out on any important tips and tricks!

 Step by Step Instructions

 STEP 1: 

To make this taco salad, I started by dropping some lean ground beef into a large skillet over medium-high heat.

I crumbled the ground beef well and cooked it until no pink remained.

 STEP 2: 

Once the ground beef was fully browned, I added some chopped garlic to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking for about 2 minutes.

 STEP 3: 

I added a packet of taco seasoning and water to the skillet.

I stirred well and continued cooking until all of the ground beef was coated in seasoning and no liquid remained in the skillet.

I set the skillet aside.

 STEP 4: 

I poured some chopped romaine lettuce into a large mixing bowl.

I added some sliced red onions, red bell peppers and green bell peppers to the bowl.

 STEP 5: 

I added some shredded nacho cheese blend and shredded parmesan cheese to the bowl.

I tossed all of the ingredients together.

 STEP 6: 

I added some Caesar dressing and tossed until all of the ingredients were coated in the dressing.

 STEP 7: 

I added the cooked taco beef to the bowl along with some crumbled Doritos nacho chips.

I tossed all of the ingredients together well.

I transferred the salad to a serving bowl and garnished it with lemon slices.

Then the ground beef taco Caesar salad was ready to scoop and serve!

Who says salads have to be boring? This flavor-packed dish brings together the best of tacos and Caesar salad for a meal that’s anything but ordinary.

Every bite of this salad is loaded with zesty, seasoned beef, crisp lettuce, and creamy Caesar dressing for the ultimate flavor explosion.

Even salad skeptics will be coming back for seconds after trying this delicious twist on a classic.

If you are looking for an easy weeknight dinner recipe perfect for spring and summer, then you need to try this Taco Caesar Salad!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I make this salad ahead of time?

• Yes! You can prep the components in advance, but for the best texture, assemble the salad just before serving.
• Store the cooked ground beef separately in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat when ready to eat.
• Keep the dressing and crumbled Doritos separate until serving.

Can I use a different protein instead of ground beef?

• Absolutely! Ground turkey, shredded chicken, shrimp, or even black beans work great as substitutes.

Can I serve this as a wrap instead of a salad?

• Definitely! Wrap the salad in a large flour tortilla for a delicious taco Caesar wrap.

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