Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with the "Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad," a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This hearty yet refreshing taco salad combines seasoned ground beef, crispy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy diced avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect balance of textures. Black beans and shredded cheddar cheese add protein and richness, while a zesty homemade dressing made with sour cream, salsa, and fresh lime juice ties it all together. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this salad is perfect for busy nights when you need a satisfying meal without the fuss. Top it off with fresh cilantro for a bright finish and serve it as a main course that will delight the whole family.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 1 head Romaine lettuce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup (drained and rinsed) Canned black beans
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (crushed) Tortilla chips
- 1 large (diced) Avocado
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
- 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef. Add 0.25 cup of water, stir well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beef is evenly coated and the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Add the cherry tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, and the cooked taco beef.
Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Gently toss to combine, or serve the dressing on the side for individual preference.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top as a garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
963 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 63.7 g | 82% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.4 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 1227 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.9 g | 57% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.7 g | ||
| Protein | 39.5 g | 79% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.7 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 1365 mg | 29% | |
*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.
