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Taco Salad

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

Ingredients
  

Salad Base
  • 4 cups romaine lettuce chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn canned or frozen
Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 cup water
Toppings
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup tortilla chips crushed
  • 1 avocado sliced

Method
 

Prepare the Meat
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned.
  2. Drain excess fat, then add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black beans, and corn.
  2. Add the cooked meat mixture and toss to combine.
  3. Top with shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and sliced avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings based on your preferences.

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