Description
Easy Taco Salad is a colorful and satisfying dish that combines crunchy romaine lettuce with seasoned ground beef, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa. This quick and customizable recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, offering a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect as a main course or side dish, this taco salad will surely become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
- Ground beef (lean)
- Romaine lettuce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack)
- Sour cream
- Avocado
- Salsa
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and mix in taco seasoning according to package instructions.
- While the beef cooks, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- In a large serving bowl, create a base layer of romaine lettuce.
- Layer the cooked beef on top of the lettuce, followed by cherry tomatoes and shredded cheese.
- Add dollops of sour cream and sprinkle chopped avocado on top.
- Finish with crushed tortilla chips and drizzle salsa over everything. Serve immediately for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg