Taco Salad
This easy taco salad recipe has perfectly seasoned ground beef and the most delicious three-ingredient creamy dressing! Fresh veggies and crunchy Doritos round it out.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the beef:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
For the dressing:
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup salsa
- Fresh lime juice to taste
For the salad:
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 10 ounces little tomatoes (grape or cherry) cut into halves
- 1/2 small red onion chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g. cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup canned corn drained
- 1/2 cup black beans drained
- 1/2 avocado sliced/chopped
- 1 cup Doritos broken into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or to taste
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the oil, ground beef, and spices to a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until it's browned and cooked through, breaking it up with your spoon as you go along (about 8-10 minutes). Spoon any excess fat out if needed.
- While the beef is cooking, prep your other salad ingredients, and make the dressing by mixing the sour cream and salsa together in a medium bowl. Add in a squeeze of lime juice to taste. Some varieties of sour cream can be super thick, so you can thin out the dressing with some extra lime juice and/or water if needed.
- Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Once the beef is done, let it cool for a few minutes. Add the beef and Doritos to the salad last (so the Doritos don't get soggy). Toss the salad with the dressing, season with salt & pepper as needed, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serves 4+ as a main dish and more as a side (like 6+).
- Want to make the beef spicy? Add in 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to use ready-made taco seasoning instead of the spices I suggest if you wish.
- This recipe is very flexible! Omit or increase ingredients according to your preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 764mg | Potassium: 1302mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 8408IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 6mg
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