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Mexican Taco Salad
This Mexican Taco Salad is easy, flexible, and perfect for large crowds. Hearty, robust, and big on flavor, it is a winner at every party.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 646 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 envelopes taco seasoning divided
- 1 small head Iceberg or romaine lettuce shredded or torn
- 2 cups nacho tortilla chips coarsely crushed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 can Kidney Beans 16 oz, rinsed and drained
- 2 cans sliced black olives 2.25 oz each, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- 1 can sweet corn kernels 16 oz, drained
- 1 cup Thousand Island salad dressing
- 6 oz prepared salsa jarred or homemade
- 2 TB granulated sugar
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or large heavy pot, over medium heat, stir beef together with 1 envelope taco seasoning until cooked through. Drain and set aside beef.
- In a bowl, whisk together salad dressing, salsa, sugar, and 1 envelope taco seasoning. Transfer to desired dressing container and set aside.
- When ready to serve: Combine lettuce, tomatoes, beans, olives, cheese, onion, corn, and beef in a large serving bowl. Toss to combine.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle top with chips. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
646kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
12g
Monounsaturated Fat
18g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
2102mg
(88%)
Potassium
562mg
(16%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1196IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
252mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 646
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 646kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12g | 71% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 2102mg | 88% |
| Potassium | 562mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1196IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 252mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.