Doritos Taco Salad

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until it's browned and no longer pink. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
2. Add the taco seasoning mix and water to the skillet with the cooked ground beef. Stir well to combine, and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped iceberg lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced black olives, diced red onion, and diced bell peppers.
4. Add the cooked taco-seasoned ground beef to the bowl with the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until well combined.
5. Just before serving, add the crushed Doritos chips to the salad and toss again to combine.
6. Drizzle the ranch dressing and salsa (if using) over the salad, and toss to coat evenly.
7. Divide the Doritos taco salad among serving plates or bowls.
8. If desired, top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro or green onions.
9. Serve the Doritos taco salad immediately, while the Doritos are still crunchy.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Doritos taco salad, packed with flavor and crunch! It's perfect for a quick and satisfying meal or as a crowd-pleasing dish for parties and potlucks.