Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSunflower Drive-InTaco Salad (winter) Recipe

Taco Salad (winter) Recipe

Inspired by Sunflower Drive-In
Time30m
Serves4

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. 1

    Prepare Romaine Lettuce

    Wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

  2. 2

    Add Cherry Tomatoes

    Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl.

  3. 3

    Incorporate Red Onion

    Dice the red onion and mix it into the salad bowl.

  4. 4

    Add Black Olives

    Slice the black olives and add them to the mixture.

  5. 5

    Include Avocado

    Cube the avocado and gently toss it into the salad.

Cooking Protein

  1. 6

    Cook Ground Meat

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef or turkey until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 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

  1. 8

    Make Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

  2. 9

    Dress the Salad

    Pour the dressing over the salad base and toss to combine.

  3. 10

    Add Cooked Meat

    Add the cooked meat on top of the salad mixture.

  4. 11

    Top with Cheese, Sour Cream, and Salsa

    Sprinkle shredded cheese over the salad, followed by dollops of sour cream and salsa.

  5. 12

    Garnish with Tortilla Chips

    Finally, scatter tortilla chips on top for an added crunch.

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