Description
Taco salad is colorful, hearty, and endlessly customizable, making it perfect for families. With crunchy lettuce, seasoned beef, melty cheese, and zesty toppings, it feels like all the best parts of taco night, only a little fresher and easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 avocado, diced
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat skillet over medium heat, add ground beef, and cook until browned.
- Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, layer lettuce, beans, corn, tomatoes, and onion.
- Top with warm taco meat, shredded cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
- Add avocado, salsa, sour cream, and garnish with cilantro.
- Toss lightly just before serving for best texture.
Notes
Always drain cooked beef well so the salad doesn’t get soggy. Toss salad just before serving to keep lettuce crisp. Use freshly shredded cheese for better texture. Prep toppings ahead of time for faster assembly. Swap beef for black beans or chicken for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg