Taco Salad Recipe
Make Taco Salad Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Taco Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Romaine Lettuce
Wash and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the salad bowl.
- 3
Chop the Red Onion
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the salad bowl.
- 4
Prepare the Avocado
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh out with a spoon. Dice the avocado and add it to the salad bowl.
Cook the Taco Filling
- 5
Brown the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- 6
Add Taco Seasoning
Once the meat is cooked, drain excess fat if necessary, then add the taco seasoning and follow package instructions (usually adding water and simmering).
- 7
Add Black Beans
Drain and rinse the black beans, then stir them into the meat mixture until heated through.
Assemble the Taco Salad
- 8
Combine Ingredients
Spoon the taco filling mixture over the prepared salad base in the bowl.
- 9
Add Toppings
Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, followed by dollops of sour cream and salsa.
- 10
Finish with Tortilla Chips
Crumble tortilla chips over the salad for added crunch.
- 11
Serve
Toss the salad gently before serving to combine all ingredients, or serve in layers for a beautiful presentation.