4.6 from 60 votes
Taco Salad
Taco Salad combines seasoned ground beef with a fresh mix of chopped romaine, black beans, corn, avocado, grape tomatoes, red onion, and shredded cheddar. Topped with tortilla strips and fat-free Catalina dressing, it offers a crunchy and creamy texture balance. Lime juice adds brightness, while optional sour cream, salsa, and cilantro enhance flavor complexity. This salad serves well as a hearty lunch or light dinner that brings together varied textures and tastes in one bowl.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
543 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the Meat:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ cup water
For the Salad:
- 2 romaine lettuce chopped, hearts
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 can sweet corn drained
- 1 avocado diced
- 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup tortilla strips or chips
- 1 lime
- ½ cup Catalina salad dressing fat free
- sour cream
- salsa
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Brown meat and drain off fat. Add the taco seasoning and water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Place all salad ingredients in a large bowl. Add the beef once done simmering. Toss together and serve with lime, sour cream, and salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
543kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
31g
(48%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
79mg
(26%)
Sodium
684mg
(29%)
Potassium
917mg
(20%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
4215IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
16.8mg
(19%)
Calcium
203mg
(20%)
Iron
3.6mg
(20%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 543
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 543kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 684mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 917mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 4215IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 16.8mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 203mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.