Taco Salad Recipe
A giant fried flour tortilla shell, filled with fresh mixed greens, over a layer of refried beans, black olives, Cheddar cheese, diced tomatoes, sliced green bell peppers, fresh sliced avocado and a side of salsa with your choice of ground beef or grilled chicken.
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Ingredients
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Tortilla Shell
Salad Base
Proteins
Dressing
Method
Prepare Tortilla Shell
- 1
Fry Tortillas
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the flour tortillas, one at a time. Fry each tortilla for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Assemble Salad
- 2
Layer Ingredients
On a large platter or in the fried tortilla shell, start by spreading a layer of refried beans at the bottom. Then add a generous amount of mixed greens over the beans. Next, layer the black olives, diced tomatoes, sliced green bell peppers, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- 3
Add Protein
Cook the ground beef or grilled chicken as per your preference. Once cooked, add it on top of the salad layers.
- 4
Finish with Avocado
Finally, arrange the sliced avocado on top of the salad for garnish.
- 5
Serve with Salsa
Serve with a side of salsa for drizzling on top of the salad or as a dip.
