Taco Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Taco Filling
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Ingredients
- 1
Chop the Vegetables
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel and dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion.
Cooking the Taco Filling
- 2
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 3
Add Seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning and cook according to package instructions (usually adding water and simmering for a few minutes).
- 4
Heat the Beans and Corn
In a separate pot, heat the black beans (drained and rinsed) and corn over medium heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
Assembling the Salad
- 5
Combine Base Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.
- 6
Add Taco Filling
Top the salad with the cooked meat mixture and the heated black beans and corn. Mix gently to combine.
- 7
Add Toppings
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad, and add dollops of sour cream and guacamole. Serve with tortilla chips on the side.