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Taco Salad

A fresh and flavorful taco salad loaded with seasoned beef, fresh vegetables, and topped with a zesty dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup avocado diced
Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 cup water
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice

Method
 

Prepare the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning and water. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cheddar cheese, and avocado.
  2. Add the cooked beef mixture on top of the salad.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, mix together sour cream, salsa, and lime juice until well combined.
  2. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Serve
  1. Divide the salad among serving plates and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like jalapeños, olives, or tortilla chips.

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