Beef Or Chicken Taco Salad Recipe
A flour shell filled with crisp greens, olives, tomatoes and onions, then topped with shredded cheese and served with salsa and sour cream.
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Ingredients
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Taco Shell
Salad Filling
Toppings
Method
Prepare the Taco Shell
- 1
Fry the Tortillas
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Fry each flour tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden and crispy. Shape them into bowls using a taco shell holder or by pressing them into the sides of the skillet. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Cook the Filling
- 2
Assemble the Salad
- 3
Layer the Ingredients
In each fried tortilla shell, layer the shredded lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and chopped onions. Top with the cooked meat and shredded cheese.
Serve
- 4
Add Toppings
Serve the taco salad with salsa and sour cream on the side for drizzling on top.