Fajita Taco Salad Recipe
Crispy flour tortilla shell filled with lettuce, grilled onions, bell peppers, and cheese sauce. Topped with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomato, and shredded cheese.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Shell
Salad Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare Tortilla Shell
- 1
Fry the Tortilla
In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Carefully add each flour tortilla to the hot oil one at a time, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 2
Prepare Salad Filling
- 3
Grill the Vegetables
In a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil. Once heated, add the sliced onions and bell peppers. Grill for about 5-7 minutes until they are tender and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
- 4
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, grilled onions, and bell peppers. Toss gently to mix.
Assemble the Taco Salad
- 5
Fill the Tortilla Shell
Take the cooled tortilla shell and spoon in the salad mixture, packing it lightly.
- 6
Add Cheese Sauce and Toppings
Drizzle the cheese sauce over the salad filling. Then, top with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese.
