Loaded Beef Taco Salad with Creamy Lime Cilantro Dressing
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Loaded Beef Taco Salad with Creamy Lime Cilantro Dressing
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This Beef Taco Salad is loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and more! It comes together in just 20 minutes and is topped with the most incredible cilantro lime dressing.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- one 1.25-ounce packet taco seasoning divided (I use reduced sodium, medium heat), divided
- ¼ cup water
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 or 2 medium tomatoes diced (I used Roma, vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes may be substituted)
- 1 medium ripe Hass avocado peeled and diced
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
- ¾ cup corn I used frozen, fresh may be substituted
- ¾ cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
- ½ cup mayonnaise lite okay
- ¼ cup sour cream lite okay, plain Greek yogurt may be substituted
- 3 to 4 tablespoons lime juice or as necessary for flavor and consistency
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely minced
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar optional and to taste
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Instructions
- To a large skillet, add the olive oil, beef, and brown over medium-high heat, breaking up beef and stirring frequently for even cooking.
- After beef has browned, optionally drain it (I didn’t need to) and evenly sprinkle with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, add 1/4 cup water, and simmer over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened some. Allow beef to rest in pan off the heat while you assemble the salad.
- To a large platter or bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, corn, black beans, and beef; set aside.
- To a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, and whisk to combine.
- Add the cilantro and stir to incorporate. Add additional lime juice to thin out dressing if desired. Taste dressing and depending on how much lime juice was used, optionally add sugar to taste if desired. Evenly drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Notes
- Extra dressing will keep airtight for up to 5 days in the fridge and makes a great veggie dip.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
616kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
27g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
1114mg
(46%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 616 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 616kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27g | 159% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1114mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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