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Taco Salad

A delicious and hearty taco salad packed with fresh ingredients and bold flavors, perfect for a quick meal or a gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup avocado diced
Taco Seasoning
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
Toppings
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Taco Meat
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and a splash of water, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
  2. Add the cooked taco meat to the salad mixture.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sour cream and salsa to create the dressing.
  4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with crushed tortilla chips and chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite toppings such as jalapeños, olives, or different types of cheese.

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