Small Taco Salad Recipe
Flour tortilla taco shell with lettuce, tomato, cheese, whole beans and your choice of ground beef or chicken. *Rice and beans not included.
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Ingredients
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Taco Shell
Salad Filling
Optional Toppings
Method
Prepare Taco Shell
- 1
Warm the Tortillas
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the flour tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side until they are pliable. Remove from heat.
- 2
Shape the Taco Shell
Carefully place the warm tortillas into a taco salad mold or shape them in a bowl to form a taco shell. Allow them to cool and set.
Prepare Salad Filling
- 3
Chop the Lettuce
Rinse and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a mixing bowl.
- 4
Dice the Tomato
Dice the tomato into small cubes and add it to the lettuce.
- 5
Add Cheese and Beans
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and the whole beans over the lettuce and tomato mixture.
- 6
Cook the Protein
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or chicken until fully cooked, stirring occasionally (about 7-10 minutes). Drain any excess fat, then add it to the salad filling.
Assemble the Taco Salad
- 7
Fill the Taco Shell
Spoon the salad filling into the prepared taco shell, filling it generously.
- 8
Add Optional Toppings
Top with sour cream, salsa, and diced avocado as desired.