Dorito Taco Salad

Diabetic-Friendly “Dorito” Taco Salad

✅ What’s different

• Skip regular Doritos (high carb)
• Use low-carb crunchy alternatives
• No sugar-loaded bottled dressings

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🧾 Ingredients

Salad base:

• 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1/2 avocado (diced)

Protein:

• 1 cup ground beef or turkey
• 1 tsp taco seasoning (no sugar added)

“Dorito” crunch substitute:

• Baked low-carb tortillas (cut + crisped)
  OR
• Cheese crisps (baked shredded cheese)

Toppings:

• 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tbsp sour cream

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🌮 Homemade Taco Dressing (No Sugar)

• 2 tbsp sour cream
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Pinch garlic powder + salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Cook meat
   • Brown ground beef/turkey
   • Add taco seasoning and cook through
2. Make crunch
   • Bake low-carb tortilla pieces at 375°F (190°C) for 5–7 min
     or bake small piles of cheese until crispy
3. Assemble salad
   • Combine lettuce, veggies, and meat
   • Add cheese, avocado, and crunch
4. Dress
   • Drizzle homemade dressing and toss

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⚖️ Why it’s diabetic-friendly

• Much lower carbs than traditional version
• No added sugars
• Balanced fats + protein help prevent spikes

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⚠️ Tips

• Portion control still matters
• Watch store-bought taco seasoning (hidden sugar)
• Choose full-fat dairy → better blood sugar stability