Amazing 25-Minute Taco Salad
A colorful and satisfying taco salad that comes together in just 25 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 avocado, diced
- Tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Salsa
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the taco seasoning to the beef along with a little water (as per package instructions) and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce, black beans, cherry tomatoes, corn, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Once the beef is cooked, add it to the salad mixture and toss everything together until well combined.
- Top the salad with diced avocado, the remaining cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
- Serve with tortilla chips on the side or crushed on top for that irresistible crunch!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the avocado separate to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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