Layered Mexican Salad
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Layered Mexican Salad
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A simple Mexican salad with layers of veggies, seasoned ground beef, cheese, crunchy tortilla chips and a special 3-ingredient sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sirloin 90% lean
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce chopped
- 4 cups tomatoes diced (about 2)
- 1 cup large onion chopped (about 1)
- 1 can black beans (14 ounces, rinsed and drained)
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 10 ounces tortilla chips lightly crushed
For the dressing:
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 tablespoon taco sauce
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Chopped green onions for garnishing optional
Instructions
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
- Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning to the ground beef and mix well. Set aside.
- Place the lettuce in a 4-quart glass bowl.
- Top with chopped tomatoes and onions.
- Add the drained and rinsed black beans.
- Add the seasoned ground beef.
- Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
- Sprinkle with half of the tortilla chips.
- In a small bowl, combine the dressing, taco sauce and taco seasoning for the special sauce. Mix well and pour over the layered salad.
- Top with additional cheese and tortilla chips.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- *If you are making this salad in advance, keep the layers in separate sealed containers and layer together right before serving. **You could also layer the lettuce, tomato, onion and beans ahead of time, then add the remaining ingredients right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
280g
Calories
534kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
57g
(19%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 534 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 280g | |
| Calories | 534kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57g | 19% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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