Taco Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Taco Meat
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Salad Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Salad Base
Rinse and chop the Romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Fresh Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into small pieces. Add these ingredients to the bowl with the lettuce.
- 3
Incorporate Beans and Corn
Add the drained and rinsed black beans and the corn to the salad bowl. Toss everything together gently.
Taco Meat Preparation
- 4
Cook the Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- 5
Season the Meat
Once the meat is cooked, add the taco seasoning and water. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, until the liquid has reduced.
Assemble the Salad
- 6
Combine Ingredients
Spoon the cooked taco meat over the salad base. Then, add the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and tortilla chips on top.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the salad for a fresh touch.
Dressing Preparation
- 8
Mix the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine.