Taco Salad (winter) Recipe
Make Taco Salad (winter) 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
Protein
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Preparation of Salad Base
- 1
Prepare Romaine Lettuce
Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Add Cherry Tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.
- 3
Incorporate Red Onion
Dice the red onion and mix it into the salad bowl.
- 4
Add Black Olives
Slice the black olives and add them to the mixture.
- 5
Include Avocado
Cube the avocado and gently toss it into the salad.
Cooking Protein
- 6
Cook Ground Meat
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 7
Season the Meat
Add the taco seasoning to the meat and stir well to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Assembling the Salad
- 8
Make Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
- 9
Dress the Salad
Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss to combine.
- 10
Add Cooked Meat
Add the cooked meat on top of the salad mixture.
- 11
Top with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Salsa
Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salad, followed by dollops of sour cream and salsa.
- 12
Garnish with Tortilla Chips
Finally, scatter tortilla chips on top for an added crunch.