Taco Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Taco Meat
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Wash and Chop
Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place the chopped lettuce in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl. Peel and dice the cucumber and avocado, then add these to the salad as well.
Cook the Taco Meat
- 3
Brown the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning and add water. Mix well and bring to a simmer. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.
Assemble the Salad
- 5
Combine Ingredients
Once the taco meat is cooked, let it cool slightly. Add the warm meat to the salad bowl with the lettuce and vegetables.
- 6
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded cheese, sliced olives, and tortilla chips over the salad. Add dollops of sour cream on top.
Make the Dressing
- 7
Mix Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 8
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients before serving.