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Easy Taco Salad
This easy taco salad is crispy, crunchy, and colorful. Make a DIY taco bar by putting out all the toppings and let everyone make their own!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
Beef
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet, or 2 tablespoons homemade
- 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed, optional
Salad
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup diced fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup tortilla chips
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup sour cream
- toppings as desired olives, bell peppers, jalapenos, red or green onion
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in beans.
- Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl or divide over individual serving bowls. Top with the seasoned meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and desired toppings.
- Top with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.
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Notes
- While we use sour cream and salsa as dressing, Catalina or Thousand Island are also great with this salad.
- To make this meal fast, use pre-washed lettuce. Prepare topping ingredients while the beef is browning.
- Leftover taco meat can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container and reheated in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360
(18%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
61mg
(20%)
Sodium
328mg
(14%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3585IU
(72%)
Vitamin C
6.9mg
(8%)
Calcium
178mg
(18%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 328mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3585IU | 72% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 178mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.