Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMezcal Tequila KitchenTaco Salad Recipe

Taco Salad Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

crisp tortilla bowl, black beans, cherry tomato, corn, red onion, grilled asparagus, charred jalapeño and red pepper, yellow cheddar, avocado, green goddess dressing, sliced radish

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Ingredients

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Tortilla Bowl

Method

Prepare Tortilla Bowls

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil.

  3. 3

    Place each tortilla over an oven-safe bowl to form a bowl shape.

  4. 4

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy and golden.

  5. 5

    Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before removing from the bowls.

Prepare Salad Ingredients

  1. 6

    Rinse and drain the black beans. Set aside.

  2. 7

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and set aside.

  3. 8

    If using frozen corn, cook according to package instructions. If using canned corn, drain and rinse.

  4. 9

    Finely chop the red onion.

  5. 10

    Grill the asparagus until tender and charred, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

  6. 11

    Char the jalapeño over an open flame or grill until blistered, then remove seeds and slice.

  7. 12

    Dice the red bell pepper.

  8. 13

    Grate or shred the yellow cheddar cheese.

  9. 14

    Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh to slice.

  10. 15

    Thinly slice the radishes.

Assemble the Salad

  1. 16

    In each tortilla bowl, layer the black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, grilled asparagus, charred jalapeño, red bell pepper, and yellow cheddar cheese.

  2. 17

    Top with sliced avocado and radishes.

  3. 18

    Drizzle green goddess dressing over the top.

  4. 19

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious taco salad!

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