Cool Ranch Taco Salad
Satisfy your cravings for a zesty, crunchy, and flavor-packed meal with this Cool Ranch Taco Salad, a quick and easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights! This vibrant dish combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. The star of the show? Crushed Cool Ranch tortilla chips, which bring a unique tangy crunch to every bite. Tossed with a creamy blend of sour cream and ranch dressing, this salad is topped off with fresh cilantro and green onions for a bright, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Tex-Mex-inspired recipe serves up bold flavors and a delightful mix of textures in every forkful—ideal for taco night or a crowd-pleasing party dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.67 cup Water
- 4 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups Cool Ranch-flavored tortilla chips
- 1 medium Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.
Crush the Cool Ranch tortilla chips lightly with your hands and sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and ranch dressing together to create the salad dressing. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
Add the cooled taco meat to the salad bowl. Drizzle the ranch dressing mixture over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Garnish the salad with chopped green onions and cilantro for a fresh finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, creamy, and crunchy flavors of this Cool Ranch Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
987 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 71.2 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.3 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 131 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 1103 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.0 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.5 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 364 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
