Taco Salad Recipe
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Ingredients
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Salad Base
Taco Filling
Toppings
Dressing
Method
Prepare Salad Base
- 1
Chop the Lettuce
Wash the Romaine lettuce and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Halve the cherry tomatoes, finely slice the red onion, and dice the avocado. Add all the vegetables to the salad bowl with the lettuce.
Cook Taco Filling
- 3
Cook the Meat
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef or turkey. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula, about 5-7 minutes.
- 4
Add Seasoning
Stir in the taco seasoning and water. Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
Prepare Dressing
- 5
Mix Dressing Ingredients
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Assemble Taco Salad
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In the large salad bowl, add the cooked taco meat on top of the salad base. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, and sliced jalapeños over the meat.
- 7
Finish with Dressing
Drizzle the dressing over the assembled salad. Top with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- 8
Serve
Toss the salad gently to combine all ingredients and serve immediately.
