Taco Salad
User Reviews
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
495 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Salad
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This simple Taco Salad is a classic and always a dinner favorite. Fresh lettuce is topped with perfectly seasoned ground beef, cheese, tomatoes, avocado, crunchy tortilla chips, and MORE! Make a big beautiful taco salad or let everyone assemble their own!
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Ingredients
For the taco meat:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup water
For the salad:
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded mexican blend or cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 large avocado peeled, pitted, and chopped
- 1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- 6 ounces tortilla chips, slightly broken
Optional toppings for serving:
- Pico de Gallo
- salsa
- sour cream
- sliced black olives
- jalapeño slices
- Red onion slices
- Lime wedges
- hot sauce
- Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, optional
Instructions
- To make the taco meat: In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat into small pieces using a wooden spoon. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and oregano. Pour in the water and let simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened. Turn off heat and set aside.
- To assemble the salad: In a large serving bowl or on a serving platter, add the lettuce, taco meat, beans, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, onion, and chips. Top with desired toppings and drizzle with creamy cilantro lime dressing, if using.
- You can also build the salad on individual plates. Set out all of the fixings and let everyone make their own taco salads!
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
- If you want to make the salad vegetarian, leave off the meat.
- If you need the salad to be vegan, don't use cheese.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
495kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
704mg
(29%)
Potassium
917mg
(26%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1587IU
(32%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
237mg
(24%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 495 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 495kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 704mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 917mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1587IU | 32% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 237mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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