Layered Taco Salad
Dive into the bold flavors and vibrant textures of this Layered Taco Salad, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for taco night or your next potluck! Featuring seasoned ground beef perfectly spiced with taco seasoning, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet bursts of cherry tomatoes, and hearty black beans, this salad comes together in deliciously colorful layers. Topped with shredded cheddar cheese, creamy guacamole, tangy salsa, and crunchy crushed tortilla chips, each bite delivers a balanced medley of flavors and textures. Ready in just 30 minutes and loaded with fresh ingredients, it's a quick and satisfying way to enjoy the essence of tacos in a refreshing salad form. Perfect for feeding a family or entertaining a group, this versatile dish is as stunning as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup water
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 0.5 cup guacamole
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
Add the taco seasoning and water to the cooked beef, stirring to combine. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Prepare the salad base by shredding romaine lettuce and placing it as the bottom layer in a large bowl or casserole dish.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and rinse the black beans; layer both over the lettuce.
Add a layer of corn kernels, followed by the seasoned ground beef.
Top the meat with shredded cheddar cheese.
Add dollops of sour cream, salsa, and guacamole on top of the cheese layer, spreading them out evenly but leaving some texture.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and a generous sprinkling of crushed tortilla chips for added crunch.
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. For best freshness, add the tortilla chips just before serving to maintain crispness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
509 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.9 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 81 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 613 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.1 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 552 mg | 12% | |
*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.
