Taco Salad Wow
Get ready to elevate your weeknight dinner game with *Taco Salad Wow*, a fresh and flavorful twist on classic taco night! This vibrant recipe combines savory seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, and hearty black beans, all topped with creamy avocado, shredded cheddar, and crunchy crushed tortilla chips. Drizzled with a tangy homemade salsa-lime dressing, this crowd-pleasing salad is as satisfying as it is colorful. Perfect for busy evenings, it comes together in just 35 minutes and serves 4. Whether you're looking for a quick, gluten-free meal or a fun way to enjoy taco flavors, *Taco Salad Wow* will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 1 cup water
- 6 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 avocado, diced
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 1 lime, juiced
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Step 2
Cook the ground beef in the skillet until browned, breaking it up as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 4
While the beef cools, prepare the salad base. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large serving bowl.
Step 5
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
Step 6
In a small bowl, combine sour cream, salsa, and lime juice. Whisk until smooth to create the dressing.
Step 7
Add the cooked beef to the salad bowl, followed by the diced avocado and chopped cilantro.
Step 8
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy the Taco Salad Wow!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1995.1 grams (1995.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2677 |
| Total Fat 192.10g | 246% |
| Saturated Fat 79.30g | 397% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g | |
| Cholesterol 480mg | 160% |
| Sodium 2751mg | 120% |
| Total Carbohydrate 130.00g | 47% |
| Dietary Fiber 35.80g | 128% |
| Total Sugars 20.10g | |
| Protein 138.00g | 276% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1323mg | 102% |
| Iron 17mg | 96% |
| Potassium 3768mg | 80% |
Source of Calories