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Layered Mexican Salad

A simple Mexican salad with layers of veggies, seasoned ground beef, cheese, crunchy tortilla chips and a special 3-ingredient sauce.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 534 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Drain off the fat.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons taco seasoning to the ground beef and mix well. Set aside.
  3. Place the lettuce in a 4-quart glass bowl.
  4. Top with chopped tomatoes and onions.
  5. Add the drained and rinsed black beans.
  6. Add the seasoned ground beef.
  7. Sprinkle with half of the cheddar cheese.
  8. Sprinkle with half of the tortilla chips.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the dressing, taco sauce and taco seasoning for the special sauce. Mix well and pour over the layered salad.
  10. Top with additional cheese and tortilla chips.
  11. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.
  12. 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

Serving 280g Calories 534kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 24g (37%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 534

% 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.