Colorful Taco Salad
A vibrant and satisfying taco salad, perfect for any occasion, loaded with flavor and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Assembling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head of lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado, diced
- Tortilla chips
- Salsa
- Sour cream
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then drain excess fat.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef and simmer as per package instructions.
- Assemble the salad base by combining lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, and avocado in a large bowl.
- Combine the seasoned beef with the salad mixture, ensuring layers meld together.
- Serve with tortilla chips, salsa, and sour cream.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with roasted vegetables. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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