4.7 from 123 votes
Taco Salad
A delicious taco salad made with ground beef, black beans, lettuce, shredded cheese, and the best taco toppings!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 avocados, diced
- 1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ cup diced red onion
- chopped cilantro, for garnish
- For serving: Tortilla chips, chunky red salsa, and sour cream
Instructions
- In a medium skillet add olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Once heated, add ground beef and taco seasoning. Mix to combine and break apart the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned.
- In the same skillet, add black beans and toss to combine. Add half the lime juice and stir to combine. Take off the heat and set aside to cool.
- In a large salad bowl, add lettuce, avocado, corn, tomatoes, shredded cheese, red onion, and remaining lime juice. Lightly toss together to combine.
- Once the beef and black bean mixture reaches room temperature, add it into the salad bowl and mix to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.
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Notes
- Make your own dressing by mixing together some chunky red salsa and sour cream. If you want to grab something at the store, Catalina and Thousand Island are great options.
- Add different vegetables. Feel free to substitute or add any of your favorite veggies like bell peppers, olives, or green onion. Even a few pickled jalapeño peppers would be delicious.
- Use a different protein. Swap out ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken, ground pork, or your favorite plant-based option.
- Don't forget the crunch. Top with tortilla strips or crush up tortilla chips over your salad to add the best crunchy texture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6th of recipe
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
263mg
(11%)
Potassium
842mg
(24%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4750IU
(95%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
135mg
(14%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6th of recipe | |
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 263mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 842mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4750IU | 95% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.