Jul 14 2026
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Taco Salad (beef Or Chicken) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, black olives, cheese, chips, salsa & sour cream

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Toppings

Protein

Method

Prepare the Protein

  1. 1

    Cook the Meat

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or chicken. Cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes) and fully cooked. Drain any excess fat.

Prepare the Salad Base

  1. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Rinse the lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the tomatoes and green pepper, and slice the black olives.

  2. 3

    Combine the Salad Base

    In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, tomatoes, green peppers, and black olives. Toss gently to mix.

Assemble the Taco Salad

  1. 4

    Layer the Ingredients

    On top of the salad base, add the cooked ground beef or chicken. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the meat.

  2. 5

    Add Toppings

    Top the salad with tortilla chips, salsa, and dollops of sour cream.

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