Taco Salad (beef Or Chicken) Recipe
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
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
- 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.
- 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
- 4
Layer the Ingredients
On top of the salad base, add the cooked ground beef or chicken. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the meat.
- 5
Add Toppings
Top the salad with tortilla chips, salsa, and dollops of sour cream.