Taco Salad Recipe
This Taco Salad recipe is delicious and nutritious and makes the perfect dish for those who love Mexican-inspired meals as much as I do.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 head lettuce chopped
- 1 can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- 1 avocado diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
- Optional: chopped cilantro lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning mix to the skillet with the beef, along with a 1/2 cup of water. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the beef is coated in the seasoning.
- Arrange the chopped lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, sliced black olives, and cooled beef in a large bowl.
- Top the beef with sour cream and salsa.
- Sprinkle the salad with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese.
- Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges, and serve.