Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Media LunaTaco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

Inspired by La Media Luna
Time25m
Serves4

Make Taco Salad Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Dressing

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Chop the Romaine

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the romaine.

  3. 3

    Add Beans and Corn

    Rinse and drain the black beans and corn. Add both to the salad bowl.

Adding Toppings

  1. 4

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the salad.

  2. 5

    Prepare Avocado

    Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and dice the flesh. Add the diced avocado to the salad.

  3. 6

    Add Sour Cream

    Dollop sour cream on top of the salad for added creaminess.

  4. 7

    Add Tortilla Chips

    Crush the tortilla chips slightly and sprinkle them over the salad for crunch.

Making the Dressing

  1. 8

    Combine Dressing Ingredients

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the dressing over the salad just before serving, and toss gently to combine.

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