With kids, sometimes convenience can be everything! I was introduced a couple years ago to the idea of Taco Salad in a Bag. I never actually tried making it until recently when I needed to come up with a salad recipe for our Friday Recipe Club.
The beauty of Taco Salad in a Bag is not only that it is kid-friendly and delicious, but also the fact it is convenient. All the ingredients can be put into the Doritos Bag for a great no-mess or clean-up experience. I can see this being a favourite for so many occasions, including camping, sleepovers, or even birthday parties!
You will need:
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup canned black beans
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- Doritos Nacho-flavoured individual bags
- shredded cheese
- lettuce
Cook ground turkey until done. Mix in salsa, black beans and white rice. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Take Doritos bags and slightly crush chips. Fill with turkey mixture, shredded cheese and lettuce.
Enjoy!
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Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
I had this for the first time about 4 years ago, so genius!!! Thanks for the reminder to make it again. This is one awesome salad!!
Kristen says
I need to make it again soon….sounds soooooooo good right now!
Stacie says
OMG this is genius! What a neat idea for a salad.
Kristen says
Thanks Stacie!!!!!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I actually have eaten this before when our old Elementary school put on their annual fun fair and this was one of the foods you could purchase. Genius and easy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
My kids would FLIP! What a cool idea. And we are BIG on Mexican food here in our house, so they would love the meal and the way it was served. Score.
Angela S says
This is such a fun idea! I think it would be great with Fritos too.
Stacey says
Oh this brings back memories. I used to eat this at the hockey rink all the time…not with turkey mind you but it was always so good. love the grown up turkey version.
Kristen says
Hamburger would be perfect too!
Ellen Christian says
What a neat idea. My kids would definitely enjoy this.
Kristen says
Thanks Ellen!
Pam says
We always called these Walking Tacos! Either way, they are really good. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Kristen says
You could totally walk with them!
Kerrie @ Family Food and Travel says
What a fun salad idea! I’ve never heard of a salad like this but if it has chips I know I will like it!
Kristen says
Thanks Kerrie!
Amber Edwards says
I’ve actually done this before while camping! It is such a fun way to have taco salad and saves on dishes too!
Kristen says
Awesome Amber!
Jo-Anna says
Yum! Everything is better with doritos and cheese, lol! My kids would go crazy over this…I’ll have to try it sometime!
Kristen says
Haha…You are soooo right Jo-Anna!
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I would never think of putting it in a Doritos bag. Neat! I bet it tastes like it belongs there!
Kristen says
It is soooooooo good!
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
I love taco salad! I bet you could even take them somewhere with you by putting all of the smaller bags into one carrier. Fun idea for the kids and a picnic maybe!
Kristen says
Thanks Jenn! Great ideat!
Dawn Lopez says
Oh goodness, this salad looks amazing! I’ve always been a taco salad fan and this just takes it to a whole new level! I am definitely going to need to try this!
Kristen says
Thanks Dawn!!
Sandra says
Easy. Delicious and YUM!
Kristen says
Woot Woot!
Dawn says
My husband makes something similar to this without the bag. This would save on dirty dishes though. 😉
Kristen says
Awesome! I love less dishes!
Pauline C. says
WOW, I love DORITOS and this one looks really yum! And very creative too. I definitely need to try this.
Kristen says
It is sooo yummy. I need to make it again very soon!
Jackie says
What a fun idea!
Kristen says
Thanks Jackie!
Amy Desrosiers says
Yum! I love that this is in a bag because it makes much less of a cleanup!
Kristen says
Exactly! Less mess is awesome!
Liz Mays says
We used to call those marching tacos and the high school kids loved them at football games!
Kristen says
Love that!
Kristin Wheeler (@MamaLuvsBooks) says
AWESOME idea! I would have never thought to make it in a bag! Looks good too!
Kristen says
Thanks Kristin!
Eldon says
Interesting idea!
Kristen says
A huge time saver!
heidi c. says
What a fun lunch – for kids and adults alike!
Kristen says
Isn’t it! My kids were in love with this idea!
Eldon says
Nice way to reuse the bag, I go through lots of these chip bags in a month.
Kristen says
Great way to save on dishes!
Christy Martin says
I so want to try the Taco Salad. I don’t know about eating it out of the bag, but it would be kind of neat for a picnic or camping.
Kristen says
Those are both good ideas Christy. I didn’t eat mine out of the bag either. I put it in a bowl.
Dorothy Boucher says
oh talk about yummy in a bad, you think having 5 children and being a grandmother of 8 I would of thought of doing this LOLL thanks for share 🙂 and yes will be trying this
Kristen says
All that matters is you found it now … hehe
kathy downey says
what an amazing idea thanks
Kristen says
Super welcome Kathy!
kathy downey says
I gave this to the kids at lunch and they thought it was so cool
Kristen says
Awesome to hear Kathy!!! Good for you!!!!!!
April F says
This is a too cute idea for a little party! How smart is that! Thanks for sharing!
Kristen says
Glad you love it April!
Jennifer Saarinen says
This would be a great meal for when we go camping this summer! Awesome!
Kristen says
Thanks Jennifer!
MrDisco says
well…that’s new!
Jeff Skidmore says
Thanks for the recipe! Have always wanted to try this!
Suzie M says
What a great idea
Debbie W says
I’ve heard of this, but never knew how to make it. Thank you. I will give it a try.
kathy downey says
the grandkids love to have this on Friday nights !!
Victoria Ess says
This is the neatest idea! I can’t wait to try it camping this summer!
Victoria Ess says
This is the neatest idea! I can’t wait to try it camping this summer!
Amy H says
How would this idea work for toddlers? I think it sounds like a good idea for adults, but sounds messy for my kids. I have to crush everything up small for my two year old, and she then eats her taco salad out of a bowl where it’s easier for her to see what she is scooping up with her spoon.
Laurie P says
I still have yet to try Tacos (salad) in a bag! Perfect for camping…
kathy downey says
I can t believe the kids are not tired of this yet,they are asking for it all the time
loucheryl says
I think I would really like this!
Lee-Ann says
How fabulous! I would love to have this for myself at lunch time!
Anne Taylor says
This would be great as a quick meal before going out on Halloween! Thanks for the idea!
Wanda Tracey says
This is an awesome idea. love to go camping and there are nine grandchildren and their friends over all the time .Wee eill be doing this often for them.
loriag says
What a GREAT idea, I love it, delicious and fun.
Amy Lovell says
This sounds great! We would love it thanks!
Susan T. says
This is such a great idea! I might be able to convince all the salad haters to give it a try if it’s in a Doritos bag!
kathy downey says
Thanks for sharing the recipe,its the best
Amy Lovell says
This is so cool! thanks! Such a great idea!
Elizabeth Matthiesen says
For me an original idea, children would love this, such a fun way to eat 🙂