Zippy Taco Salad
Craving a bold and refreshing meal that’s quick to assemble and bursting with Tex-Mex flair? Zippy Taco Salad is the ultimate recipe for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This vibrant salad features seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and a delightful crunch from crushed tortilla chips—all tied together with a zesty homemade dressing of sour cream, salsa, and lime juice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this versatile dish can be customized with cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Perfect for taco night or a fast, satisfying lunch, this taco salad delivers the perfect balance of texture and taste in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Tortilla chips, slightly crushed
- 1 Avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 Juice of lime
- 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula as it cooks.
Drain any excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad base by adding romaine lettuce to a large serving bowl.
Top the lettuce with cherry tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, tortilla chips, and diced avocado.
In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, salsa, and lime juice to create the zippy salad dressing.
Add the slightly cooled ground beef over the salad, then drizzle the dressing evenly over the top.
Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and toss the salad just before serving.
Serve immediately and enjoy the vibrant flavors of your Zippy Taco Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 177.5 g | 228% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 5565 mg | 242% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 134.2 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.8 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.5 g | ||
| Protein | 136.8 g | 274% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1285 mg | 99% | |
| Iron | 15.7 mg | 87% | |
| Potassium | 3632 mg | 77% | |
*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.
