Taco Salad Recipe
Bed of lettuce with your choice of toppings. Comes with a small side of chips.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Protein & Toppings
Chips
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare Lettuce
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce. Chop it into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Add all the vegetables to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Add Olives
Drain the black olives and slice them in half. Add them to the salad bowl.
Cooking Protein
- 4
Cook Ground Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, breaking it apart with a spatula. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 5
Season Meat
Add the taco seasoning to the cooked meat, along with a splash of water (about 1/4 cup). Stir well to combine and let simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
Assembly
- 6
Assemble Salad
Spoon the seasoned meat over the bed of lettuce and vegetables. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- 7
Add Toppings
Dollop sour cream and guacamole over the salad, and mix gently to combine.
- 8
Serve with Chips
Serve the taco salad immediately with a side of tortilla chips.