Taco Salad Recipe
A deep-fried large tortilla filled with beans, shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, fajita onions, peppers, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream. Can come with shredded beef or shredded chicken.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Shell
Salad Filling
Method
Tortilla Shell Preparation
- 1
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Form the Tortilla Shell
Carefully place one large flour tortilla into the hot oil and use a spatula to press it down gently into the oil to form a bowl shape. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on one side, then flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- 3
Drain the Shell
Once the tortilla is golden and crispy, carefully remove it from the oil and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Salad Assembly
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
Start by spreading refried beans at the bottom of each fried tortilla shell.
- 5
Add the Veggies
Layer shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, fajita onions, and bell peppers on top of the beans.
- 6
Add Protein and Cheese
Top with shredded beef or shredded chicken and then sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- 7
Finish with Toppings
Add a generous dollop of guacamole and sour cream on top of the salad.