Description
A cozy and vibrant taco salad that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn (fresh or canned)
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup salsa
- Optional toppings: Jalapeños, Cilantro, Tortilla chips, Lime wedges
Instructions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s beautifully browned. Drain any excess fat, and stir in the taco seasoning as per the package instructions. Set aside to cool.
- Chop the romaine lettuce and slice the cherry tomatoes as the beef simmers away. Dice the avocado and rinse the black beans.
- Grab a large bowl and layer the chopped romaine lettuce at the bottom.
- Next, top the lettuce with the seasoned beef, followed by the black beans, corn, tomatoes, and diced avocado.
- In a small bowl, mix sour cream and salsa to create a dressing. Drizzle this over the salad.
- Finish with a generous handful of shredded cheese, and add crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch if you desire.
Notes
Prep the ingredients ahead of time and store them separately for a quick assembly at mealtime.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg