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

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:

1 lb ground beef (80/20%)
450g
8 onions
120g
1 tbsp chili powder
8g
1 dash salt
0.40g
1 dash black pepper
1/10g
1 lettuce
630g
1 tomato
120g
1 avocado
200g
1 cup olives
130g
1.50 cup cheddar cheese
170g
1/2 cup light sour cream
120g
1 cup salsa sauce
250g

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Ingredients:
- 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.
2. Cook the Ground Beef:
- 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.
3. Assemble the Salad:
- 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.
4. Serve:
- 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 Size440 grams
Energy
Calories 550kcal27%
Protein
Protein 27g19%
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates 18g5%
Fiber 7g18%
Sugar 5g5%
Fat
Fat 40g49%
Saturated 16g55%
Cholesterol 110mg-
Vitamins
Vitamin A 650ug72%
Choline 100mg18%
Vitamin B1 0.21mg18%
Vitamin B2 0.51mg39%
Vitamin B3 6mg37%
Vitamin B6 0.71mg42%
Vitamin B9 110ug27%
Vitamin B12 2.39ug100%
Vitamin C 22mg25%
Vitamin E 3.34mg22%
Vitamin K 180ug146%
Minerals
Calcium, Ca 390mg30%
Copper, Cu 0.32mg36%
Iron, Fe 5mg49%
Magnesium, Mg 70mg17%
Phosphorus, P 410mg33%
Potassium, K 1020mg30%
Selenium, Se 27ug47%
Sodium, Na 940mg63%
Zinc, Zn 6mg54%
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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