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Taco Salad

A fresh and flavorful taco salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and topped with a zesty dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup avocado diced
Ground Beef
  • 1 pound ground beef cooked and seasoned
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
Tortilla Chips
  • 2 cups tortilla chips for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Ground Beef
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add taco seasoning and follow package instructions to season the beef.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
  2. Add the seasoned ground beef on top of the salad mixture.
Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, salsa, and lime juice until well combined.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Top the salad with tortilla chips and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite toppings such as jalapeños, olives, or additional vegetables.

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