Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
564 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad
Taco Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing Recipe
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Taco Salad, with bold flavors, fresh vegetables, crispy tortilla bowls, dressed in a creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing, is extremely popular and very versatile. Make your own taco bowls and add your favorite toppings.
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Ingredients
Tortilla Bowls
- 6 large tortillas
- 4 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
- 2 cups cilantro stems included
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup olive oil (or mayonnaise)
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon salt more if needed
- ½ Jalapeño diced (optional)
- 2 limes, juiced
Taco Salad Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 (1-ounce package) taco seasoning
- 1 cup corn (canned, frozen or fresh)
- 6 cups shredded lettuce 2-3 Romaine heads
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced black olives optional
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 avocado sliced or 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1 cup salsa
- ¼ cup white or red onion diced
- 1 lime sliced, optional
- 1 cup corn chips doritos, corn chips, tortilla chips
- 6 Taco Bowls
Instructions
Taco Bowls
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Preheat a large skillet and add a tablespoon of oil. Heat a tortilla till it starts to bubble, flip it over and let it get a couple of bubbles.
- Remove and place in a bowl, pressing down gently (make sure not to rip the tortilla), but keeping the sides up, or flip the bowl over and lay it over the bowl, making sure the sides are pressed down over the bowl.
- Place the bowls on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 15 minutes.
- Tap the tortillas to make sure they are nice and crisp before removing. If the bottoms are not crisp enough, bake an additional minute or two, checking for doneness.
Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing
- Place the cilantro, sour cream, olive oil, garlic, and coriander in a food processor and process until smooth.
- Add the lime juice and minced jalapeno and stir to combine.
Taco Salad
- In a skillet, add the meat and taco seasoning. Cook till the meat is done, then add the corn and brown slightly.
- If using the taco bowls, add the lettuce, then layer tomatoes.
- Add the meat, olive, beans, cheese, avocado, onion, salsa, and sour cream. You can add a squeeze of fresh lime juice if you like.
- Top with dressing and serve.
- If using chips instead of taco bowls, layer the salad in a bowl, then serve each bowl with chips and dressing.
Notes
- For taco salad, the sky is the limit as far as customizations. You can add shredded carrots, celery, jicama, any other vegetables you want.
- While I like to use the Cilantro Lime Dressing, you can also use any dressing you prefer. Good options - ranch, vinaigrette, or just mix your favorite salsa with some sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- You can make this meatless, beans are a great source of protein. You can use black, pinto, pork and beans.
- When making the taco bowl, you can either use a bowl and carefully press in the tortilla after you heat it in the oil, or you can lay it over the back of the bowl, making sure it is down over the bowl good so it will make a bowl.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
564kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
995mg
(41%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1148IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
299mg
(30%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 564 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 564kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 995mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1148IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 299mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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