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Ranch Taco Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Dressing

This Ranch Taco Salad with Creamy Jalapeño dressing has all the elements for the perfect Tex-Mex inspired lunch. Spicy, creamy, crunchy—you'll love each bite!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 320 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 lb ground beef 92% lean
  • 1 small red onion diced & divided
  • 1 jalapeños diced & divided
  • 1 ½ cups diced bell peppers divided
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning
  • 1 bag romaine lettuce
  • 1 medium sized avocado
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
Garnish with
  • squeeze of fresh lime
  • homemade creamy jalapeño sauce or dressing of choice
  • crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

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  1. Prepare a non-stick pan over medium heat with olive oil or cooking spray.
  2. Add ground beef, diced jalapeños, diced white onion, ½ cup diced bell peppers and packet of ranch seasoning. Combine together until ground beef is cooked (7-10 minutes).
  3. While beef cooks, dice the rest of your produce. I use a vegetable chopper to finely dice the remaining peppers, red onions, and tomatoes. Thinly slice avocado.
  4. Pour romaine into a large salad bowl. Then, add in diced produce and ground beef mixture from the pan.
  5. Add your dressing and fresh squeeze lime juice over the top of the salad. Toss. Garnish with diced cilantro, crunchy tortilla chips, and Creamy Jalapeno Dressing.

Notes

  • Find the recipe for the Creamy Jalapeño Sauce here. If you'd prefer to use store bought dressing, I suggest jalapeño ranch, salsa ranch, or regular ranch mixed with hot sauce. 
  • Store assembled (without dressing/chips/avocado) in the fridge for 3-4 days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 660mg (28%) Potassium 681mg (19%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 320kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 660mg 28%
Potassium 681mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.