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Taco Salad

Always a crowd favorite, this Taco Salad recipe is topped with tomatoes, corn, beans, taco meat, onions, cheese, and easy-to-make creamy salsa dressing.
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 209kcal

Ingredients

Taco Meat

Creamy Salsa Dressing

  • 1 cup salsa
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon powdered ranch dressing mix

Taco Salad

  • 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
  • ¾ cup diced tomatoes
  • ¾ cup corn kernels
  • ¾ cup black beans rinsed and drained
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup sliced black olives
  • 9.75 oz bag nacho cheese Doritos crushed
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup minced onions
  • ¼ cup cotija cheese

Instructions

Taco Meat

  • Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat and drain the excess grease. Add taco seasoning and water and simmer for 3-4 minutes until thickened.

Creamy Salsa Dressing

  • Mix together salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, and powdered ranch dressing mix. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Taco Salad

  • Layer romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, corn kernels, taco meat, black beans, shredded cheese, and black olives.
  • Top with crushed Doritos, chopped cilantro, minced onions, cotija cheese, and creamy salsa dressing.

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Notes

  • To prepare ahead of time, layer salad ingredients but wait to add warmed taco meat (can be served cold as well), crushed Doritos, creamy salsa dressing before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cups | Calories: 209kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 440mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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