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Creamy Taco Salad
This Creamy Taco Salad is the ultimate fun party meal for game day. It's simple, perfect for a crowd, and oh so delicious!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 1028 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Tortilla bowls
- 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Salad
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 large chopped romaine hearts
- 1 (16-ounce) can black beans
- 2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 diced large red onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles
- 1 pint chopped grape tomatoes
- ½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips
Dressing
- ½ cup salsa
- ¾ cup creamy ranch dressing
Instructions
To make the tortilla bowls
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush or spray both sides of each 4 (10-inch) flour tortillas with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Place torillas inside oven safe bowls to create the shape you desire.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Set aside.
Cup of Yum
To make the salad
- In a medium sized skillet over medium heat add 1 pound lean ground beef. Cook and crumble 3-4 minutes until it is brown and cooked through. Add 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning and 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce and allow to cook down until it's your desired consistency. Drain excess sauce.
- In a large bowl mix together 2 large chopped romaine hearts, ground beef, 1 (16-ounce) can black beans, 2 (2.25-ounce) can sliced black olives, 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, 1 diced large red onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro,1 (4-ounce) can drained green chiles, 1 pint chopped grape tomatoes, and ½ (5-ounce) package nacho chips . Toss to combine.
To make the dressing
- In a small container stir together the ½ cup salsa and ¾ cup creamy ranch dressing. Pour over the salad and toss to coat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
1028kcal
(51%)
Carbohydrates
133g
(44%)
Protein
52g
(104%)
Fat
30g
(46%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1957mg
(82%)
Potassium
1071mg
(31%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
1235IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
16.5mg
(18%)
Calcium
466mg
(47%)
Iron
11.4mg
(63%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1028
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1028kcal | 51% |
| Carbohydrates | 133g | 44% |
| Protein | 52g | 104% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1957mg | 82% |
| Potassium | 1071mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 1235IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 16.5mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 466mg | 47% |
| Iron | 11.4mg | 63% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.