Taco salad
Enjoy a flavorful and nutritious Taco Salad with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy salsa. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal packed with a delightful mix of textures and tastes. Ideal for lunch or dinner!
- 06 Apr 2025
- Cook time 10 min
- Prep time 5 min
- 5 Servings
- 12 Ingredients
Taco salad is a delicious and versatile dish that mixes the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the crisp and refreshing elements of a salad. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun party dish. It's packed with seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and topped with classic taco accompaniments.
Ingredients:
Instructions:
- Wash and dry the lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice the tomato.
- Peel, pit, and slice the avocado.
- Slice the onions finely if they are of a larger variety. Use fewer if you have large onions.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until it starts to brown, breaking it into small pieces with a spatula as it cooks.
- Add the finely sliced onions to the skillet and continue to cook for about 5 minutes, or until the onions are soft.
- Stir in the chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and cook for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Once fully cooked, remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped lettuce as the base.
- Evenly distribute the cooked ground beef and onion mixture over the lettuce.
- Add the diced tomato, sliced avocado, and olives on top.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad.
- Add dollops of light sour cream and salsa sauce on top, or serve them on the side for each person to add as desired.
- Toss the salad lightly if you prefer the ingredients mixed.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious Taco Salad!
Tips:
- For an extra crunch, add some crushed tortilla chips on top of the salad.
- You can also use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Feel free to add additional toppings like jalapenos, corn, or black beans to customize your salad.
- If you prefer a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with a plant-based protein or beans.
Voila! Your delicious taco salad is ready to be enjoyed. This recipe is a wonderful blend of textures and flavors that will delight your taste buds. It's a fulfilling dish that can serve as a main course or a satisfying side dish. Enjoy your meal!
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving Size | 440 grams |
| Energy | |
| Calories 550kcal | 27% |
| Protein | |
| Protein 27g | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | |
| Carbohydrates 18g | 5% |
| Fiber 7g | 18% |
| Sugar 5g | 5% |
| Fat | |
| Fat 40g | 49% |
| Saturated 16g | 55% |
| Cholesterol 110mg | - |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A 650ug | 72% |
| Choline 100mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B1 0.21mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 0.51mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B3 6mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B6 0.71mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B9 110ug | 27% |
| Vitamin B12 2.39ug | 100% |
| Vitamin C 22mg | 25% |
| Vitamin E 3.34mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K 180ug | 146% |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium, Ca 390mg | 30% |
| Copper, Cu 0.32mg | 36% |
| Iron, Fe 5mg | 49% |
| Magnesium, Mg 70mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus, P 410mg | 33% |
| Potassium, K 1020mg | 30% |
| Selenium, Se 27ug | 47% |
| Sodium, Na 940mg | 63% |
| Zinc, Zn 6mg | 54% |
| Water | |
| Water 350g | - |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. | |
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