Taco Salad Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    522 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Taco Salad Recipe

This taco salad is the perfect summer salad with a fresh Mexican twist. Plus, it's much healthier than one you'd get at a fast food restaurant like Wendy's or Taco Bell - homemade is best! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen.

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Ingredients

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For The Beef

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

For The Salad

  • 1 head romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 avocado diced
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • ½ cup salsa
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup Freshly chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime
  • Optional: tortilla chips
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Instructions

  1. Cook the ground beef. In a pan over medium-high heat, add the ground beef and break it into small pieces with your spatula. Cook for about 8 minutes or until it starts to brown. Then drain the fat from the beef.
  2. Add taco seasoning. Add in the taco seasoning, stir everything, and cook for another minute or two.
  3. Assemble the salad. In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped lettuce with browned beef, black beans, tomatoes, avocado, red onion, and cheese.
  4. Add toppings. Dollop some salsa, sour cream, a squeeze of lime juice, and cilantro leaves on top. If you'd like, serve with tortilla chips.
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Notes

  • The nutrition info above is for four large and hearty portions. But you could easily get six smaller salads out of this recipe. 
  • To store for the week: You can prep many of the ingredients in advance (such as the ground beef, salsa, taco seasoning, diced red onion, and beans) and then create a buffet-style salad bar. These items can be stored in individual containers in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. Then, the rest can come straight from the fridge and be prepped in under 10 minutes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 497mg (21%) Potassium 1309mg (37%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 14461IU (289%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 182mg (18%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 497mg 21%
Potassium 1309mg 28%
Fiber 12g 48%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 14461IU 289%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 182mg 18%
Iron 5mg 28%

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

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