What Dressing Goes with Taco Salad? (11 Dressings)

Taco salad is a staple of many people’s diets, but it’s hard to find a dressing that goes well with the mix of ingredients.

There are many dressings available that claim to be “taco-salad” friendly, but they often don’t quite live up to their name.

So, what dressing goes on taco salad?

The best dressing for a taco salad is ranch. The reason for this is that ranch dressing goes well with tacos and also with salads. Ranch has a creamy texture that tastes great on top of both items.

Its tangy flavor is a perfect complement to the spicy taco meat, while its coolness helps to balance out the heat.

The crunchy vegetables in the salad are also complemented by the crispiness of ranch dressing.

Ranch dressing is also easy to make at home, so you can create it exactly how you like it without having to buy it from a store.

If you’re looking for something that is going to give you the flavor and texture you want in your taco salad, then keep scrolling for more ideas!

What Dressing Goes with Taco Salad? (11 Dressings)

Here are 11 dressings that go well on taco salad:

1. Ranch Dressing

I like to put ranch dressing on my taco salad because it adds a creamy texture and a tangy flavor.

It’s also great for dipping your chips in!

The first thing you need to do when putting ranch dressing on your taco salad is to make sure that you have room for it.

You want to make sure that there’s enough room between all of the ingredients so that the dressing doesn’t seep into the other ingredients.

Next, you need to make sure that you’re using a squeeze bottle or bowl with a small spoon in order to get just enough dressing onto your taco salad without adding too much and making it soggy.

Not sure how to make your own ranch?

Here’s how I like to do it:

1. To make ranch dressing, mix together 1 cup of buttermilk with 1/4 cup of mayonnaise until smooth.
2. Then add 1/4 cup of sour cream and 1 teaspoon of minced garlic or garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.
3. Whisk until well-combined, then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

2. Blue Cheese Dressing

Blue cheese dressing is another great option for topping your taco salad!

1. You can make this one by combining 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese with 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 2 teaspoons sugar (add more if you like), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl or jar.
2. Shake or stir until well combined.
3. Then refrigerate for at least an hour before serving so that all of the flavors have time to meld together into an amazing dressing experience!

3. Thousand Island Dressing

I like to put this on my taco salad by first adding a layer of lettuce, then a layer of tomato, then a layer of cheese and finally the dressing.

I do this because it gives me a chance to get the taste of the dressing in each bite, but also because I don’t want to overdo it with the dressing—it’s really good and I love how creamy it is, but if there’s too much of it, it can be overwhelming.

4. Italian Dressing

I like to put this on my taco salad by mixing it with mayonnaise or sour cream before adding it to the salad.

The reason for this is that if you just put Italian dressing onto your taco salad directly from the bottle or jar, you’ll end up with some parts of your salad being too dry and other parts being too wet (which can make eating difficult).

By mixing it with something else first, you can ensure that every part of your salad will have just enough moisture for easy consumption!

5. French Dressing

French Dressing has more flavor than Italian dressing does and tends to be thinner than Thousand Island Dressing (but not as thin as Ranch).

It has a stronger vinegar taste than any other type of dressing here, so if you’re looking for something that packs a punch, this is the one to try out first!

6. Honey Mustard Dressing

I like to put this on my taco salads because it’s not too sweet, but it still has a little bit of a bite to it.

I like to use about 1/2 an ounce in a small bowl, then whisk together with 1 tablespoon of water and 1/2 teaspoon of mustard powder.

This will make enough for 2 or 3 servings.

7. Caesar Dressing

Caesar dressing is another classic dressing that pairs perfectly with tacos or salads.

It has a strong flavor profile, so use it sparingly!

But if you’re looking for something that will really add some zing to your taco salad, this is the perfect option for you!

8. Creamy Italian Dressing (Low-Fat Version)

I love this dressing because it adds so much flavor without being overpowering or heavy.

I like to add about 1/4 cup of this into my salad just before serving, so that it doesn’t get soggy from sitting in the fridge overnight—it’s also great for grabbing on your way out the door!

9. Creamy Avocado Ranch Dressing (Low-Fat Version)

This dressing is one of my favorites because it adds a lot of flavor without being too heavy or rich feeling.

You could also use regular ranch dressing if you prefer it instead!

Just whisk together 1/4 cup avocado with 1/4 cup Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy, then add 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro and 1 teaspoon lemon juice (or vinegar).

10. Balsamic Vinaigrette

I often like to add a little bit of balsamic vinaigrette to my taco salad, mostly because it gives it a nice tangy taste.

I’ll usually put in about 1/4 cup of balsamic vinaigrette, and then mix it up with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and minced garlic (you can also use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh).

11. Sesame Ginger Dressing

I also like adding sesame ginger dressing to my taco salad.

It’s got a really nice spicy flavor that really complements the meat in the taco.

For this one, I’ll put in about 1/4 cup sesame ginger dressing along with some olive oil, balsamic vinegar (about 1 tbsp), salt, pepper, cilantro and minced garlic (again: you can use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh).