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 mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salad, taco salad, taco seasoning
Servings: 4
Calories: 543kcal
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
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.
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