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Taco Salad
This taco salad recipe combines ground beef, lettuce, beans, cheese, tomatoes, tortilla strips and avocado, all tossed in a zesty dressing. A fun and festive salad that's perfect for a lighter main course or as a side dish at a potluck.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 451 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 3/4 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1 avocado peeled, seeded and diced
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup sliced olives
- 1 cup tortilla strips plus more for garnish
- 2/3 cup Catalina salad dressing can also use ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- cilantro leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up with a spatula, for 3 minutes.
- Add the taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water. Cook for another 3-4 minutes or until meat is done. Cool for 5 minutes.
- Place the meat, lettuce, beans, corn, tomato, avocado, cheese, olives and tortilla strips in a bowl.
- Add the dressing and toss to coat.
- Add the sour cream on top of the salad along with additional tortilla strips and cilantro leaves for garnish, then serve.
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Notes
- Make Ahead: The chicken, cilantro sauce and beans can all be made a day in advance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
451kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
103mg
(34%)
Sodium
712mg
(30%)
Potassium
964mg
(28%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
5325IU
(107%)
Vitamin C
13.9mg
(15%)
Calcium
222mg
(22%)
Iron
5.1mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 451
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 451kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 103mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 712mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 964mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 5325IU | 107% |
| Vitamin C | 13.9mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 222mg | 22% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.