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Taco Salad

Taco salad is the best kind of salad! With seasoned ground beef, cheese, and avocado, it’s a satisfying meal that’s packed with flavor and sure to fill you up!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad, taco salad, taco seasoning
Servings: 4
Calories: 543kcal

Ingredients

Taco Salad

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or my homemade taco seasoning prepared as directed
  • 2 heads Romaine lettuce thinly sliced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup grated cheddar cheese please use thicker cut Sargento if using shredded from the bag
  • 2 ears of corn sliced off the cob
  • 1 avocado diced

Toppings

  • green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, tortilla chips

Dressing

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh tomato salsa
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Instructions

  • Brown beef over medium heat until no pink remains. Drain any fat.
  • Add taco seasoning and ½ cup water. Simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • Make the dressing. Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl.
  • Place lettuce in a large bowl. Top with meat, tomatoes, corn, avocados and additional toppings as desired.
  • Just before serving, add half of the dressing to the salad and use tongs to toss until well coated. Taste and add more dressing, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 217mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 755IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 196mg | Iron: 3mg