Taco Salad a Little Switched Up Super Yummy
Elevate your salad game with this "Taco Salad a Little Switched Up Super Yummy" recipe—a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on a classic favorite! Featuring seasoned ground beef (or turkey for a lighter option), crisp lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this salad is a satisfying meal in itself. Black beans, sweet corn, and shredded cheddar add layers of texture, while a tangy homemade lime-infused ranch dressing ties it all together. For the perfect finishing touch, crushed crispy tortilla chips provide an irresistible crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Customize with fresh cilantro and adjust the spice level to your liking for a taco salad that's anything but ordinary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef (or ground turkey for a lighter option)
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 6 cups Lettuce (romaine or mixed greens), chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 2 cups Crispy tortilla chips, crushed
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 Lime, juiced
- 0.5 cup Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 0.25 cup Ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef (or turkey) and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart as it browns. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the taco seasoning to the cooked meat along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir well to combine, then simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly.
While the meat cools, prepare the creamy lime dressing by whisking together the sour cream (or Greek yogurt), ranch dressing, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
In a large salad bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.
Add the slightly cooled taco meat to the salad mixture and gently toss everything to combine.
Right before serving, sprinkle the crushed tortilla chips on top for added crunch and garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.
Drizzle the creamy lime dressing over the salad or serve it on the side for people to add as they like.
Serve immediately and enjoy the 'Taco Salad a Little Switched Up Super Yummy!'
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4112 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 273.0 g | 350% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.6 g | 453% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 564 mg | 188% | |
| Sodium | 8436 mg | 367% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 284.0 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.9 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 158.0 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1374 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 4643 mg | 99% | |
*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.
