Taco Salad Ii
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and hearty Taco Salad II! Bursting with fresh ingredients and bold Tex-Mex flavors, this quick and easy recipe combines perfectly seasoned ground beef, crunchy romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty cilantro. Additions like black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese create a satisfying medley, while a simple sour cream and salsa dressing ties it all together with a creamy, tangy kick. Finished with a sprinkle of crushed tortilla chips for added crunch and a squeeze of lime for a bright citrusy note, this 25-minute meal is a crowd-pleaser perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Enjoy the perfect balance of freshness, crunch, and spice in every bite of this flavorful taco-inspired salad!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 0.25 cup water
- 1 head romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup black beans
- 0.75 cup corn kernels
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 1 large avocado
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 2 cups tortilla chips
- 1 large lime
Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7-8 minutes.
Drain any excess grease from the beef and return it to the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning mix and 1/4 cup of water. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place the lettuce in a large salad bowl.
Rinse and halve the cherry tomatoes. Rinse and drain the black beans. Dice the avocado. Chop the green onions and cilantro finely. Add the tomatoes, black beans, corn kernels, avocado, green onions, and cilantro to the salad bowl.
Top the salad with the cooked ground beef and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and salsa together to create a creamy dressing.
Just before serving, lightly crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the salad for added crunch.
Drizzle the sour cream and salsa dressing over the salad. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an optional citrusy kick. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2961 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 204.3 g | 262% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.2 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 480 mg | 160% | |
| Sodium | 3496 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 176.9 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 45.5 g | 162% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.9 g | ||
| Protein | 144.9 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1570 mg | 121% | |
| Iron | 20.3 mg | 113% | |
| Potassium | 4570 mg | 97% | |
*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.
