Description
This Taco Salad Recipe is a delicious and satisfying meal that combines seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables, cheese, and a zesty dressing, all topped with crunchy tortilla chips. It’s a perfect blend of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet (or 2 tablespoons) taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup water
Salad Components:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn (cooked or canned)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup salsa
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with olive oil until browned. Add taco seasoning and water, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the Salad: In a large bowl, layer romaine, tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, olives, onion, and avocado. Top with seasoned beef and tortilla chips.
- Make the Dressing: Mix sour cream (or yogurt), salsa, and lime juice. Drizzle over the salad and toss before serving.
Notes
- Substitute ground beef for turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter option.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Serve immediately to keep chips crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
