Positively the Best Taco Salad
Dive into the ultimate Tex-Mex delight with "Positively the Best Taco Salad." This vibrant, flavor-packed recipe combines well-seasoned taco beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a medley of hearty toppings like black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese. Crunchy tortilla chips add the perfect bite, while a zesty homemade lime-salsa dressing brings it all together with a creamy, tangy finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this customizable taco salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual entertaining. Whether you're craving bold Mexican-inspired flavors or a satisfying, healthy meal, this taco salad checks all the boxes for taste, texture, and convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 large head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn kernels (canned or fresh)
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 medium lime
- 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula until fully browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and set aside.
Rinse, dry, and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the avocado, and prepare all the other toppings: shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, and corn.
To make the dressing, combine sour cream, salsa, the juice of one lime, chopped cilantro, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
In the large salad bowl, assemble the salad by layering the chopped lettuce, taco-seasoned beef, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheese, avocado, and tortilla chips.
Drizzle the creamy lime salsa dressing over the salad, or serve it on the side. Gently toss the salad to evenly coat the ingredients and distribute the toppings.
Serve immediately and enjoy a delicious, hearty, and customizable taco salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.0 g | 265% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.5 g | 403% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 460 mg | 153% | |
| Sodium | 5758 mg | 250% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.0 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.8 g | 203% | |
| Total Sugars | 37.5 g | ||
| Protein | 145.7 g | 291% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1609 mg | 124% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 5426 mg | 115% | |
*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.
