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Taco Salad

A fresh and vibrant taco salad loaded with seasoned meat, fresh vegetables, and topped with crunchy tortilla chips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb Ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1 packet Taco seasoning
  • 4 cups Romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Corn canned or frozen
  • 1 cup Black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Tortilla chips crushed
  • 1 cup Sour cream for topping
  • 1 cup Salsa for topping

Method
 

Prepare the Meat
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
  2. Drain excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning according to package instructions.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, corn, black beans, and cheddar cheese.
  2. Add the cooked taco meat and toss gently to combine.
  3. Top with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and salsa before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with avocado, jalapeños, or your favorite dressing.

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