Taco Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
210 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Salad Recipe
Description
The Taco Salad Recipe includes a meat mixture of ground beef cooked until crumbly and browned, seasoned with water and taco seasoning mix. The salad base combines romaine lettuce and tortilla chips for a crisp texture contrast. Toppings include shredded Mexican blend cheese, diced tomato, and avocado slices, providing freshness and richness. The salad dressing combines sour cream, ranch dressing, salsa, and chili powder for a creamy and tangy flavor profile that complements the spiced beef and fresh toppings.
This salad serves as a main dish that balances protein, vegetables, and crunchy elements. It is assembled by placing the seasoned meat over the lettuce and chips, then topping with desired ingredients and dressing. Additional toppings like rice, corn, black beans, and pico de gallo can customize the salad further. This dish works well for casual meals and allows for adaptable ingredient choices based on preference.
Ingredients
Taco Salad Dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Meat Mix
- 1 pound ground beef
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 taco seasoning mix 1-ounce package
Salad and Toppings
- romaine lettuce
- tortilla chips
- Mexican blend cheese
- tomato
- avocado
Other Topping Ideas
- black beans Spanish rice, pico de gallo, lime wedges
- rice
- salsa
- sour cream
- lime
- corn
- green onion
- cilantro
Instructions
- Make Taco Salad Dressing by combining sour cream, dressing, salsa and chili powder in a small bowl. Mix until well combined and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Add ground beef to a large skillet and cook on medium-high heat. Cook the beef until no longer pink and crumbly. Drain grease.
- Add water and taco seasoning mix and cook until water is evaporated, making sure to stir occasionally (about 5 minutes).
- Place taco meat mix on a bed of lettuce and tortillas chips and top with all of your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 229mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 219mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 201IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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