Incredible Taco Salad

Get ready to elevate your salad game with this *Incredible Taco Salad*! Bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavors, this easy-to-make dish combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy tortilla chips—creating the perfect marriage of taste and texture. Topped with a zesty homemade dressing made from sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and fresh cilantro, every bite is an explosion of vibrant flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this taco salad is ideal for a quick weeknight dinner, a crowd-pleasing potluck option, or even a satisfying lunch. Packed with protein, color, and crunch, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it as-is or pair it with your favorite guacamole for the ultimate Tex-Mex meal experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 1 cup Black beans
• 1 cup Corn (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 1 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning and water into the beef. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, finely dice the red onion, and rinse and drain the black beans if using canned. Add these, along with the corn, to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the salad.

Step 6

Crumble the tortilla chips slightly and scatter them on top.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, lime juice, and cilantro to create a creamy dressing.

Step 8

Add the cooked and slightly cooled beef on top of the salad.

Step 9

Drizzle the dressing over the entire salad or serve it on the side.

Step 10

Toss the salad just before serving to fully coat the ingredients in the dressing. Enjoy your Incredible Taco Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2181.8 grams (2181.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2709

Total Fat 174.70g	224%
Saturated Fat 75.90g	380%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.40g
Cholesterol 499mg	166%
Sodium 6014mg	261%
Total Carbohydrate 173.90g	63%
Dietary Fiber 33.60g	120%
Total Sugars 37.50g
Protein 141.90g	284%

Vitamin D 24IU	120%
Calcium 1494mg	115%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 3818mg	81%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.5%

Protein: 20.0%

Carbs: 24.5%