🥗 Taco Salad
A fresh, crunchy, and flavorful salad loaded with seasoned ground beef, crisp vegetables, cheese, and a zesty dressing — perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning or homemade: 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
- 4 cups chopped lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- ½ cup diced red onion (optional)
- ½ cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips or strips
- ½ cup salsa or taco dressing
- Optional toppings: sour cream, guacamole, jalapeños, fresh cilantro
🔥 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the beef
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef until browned.
- Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning and ¼ cup water; simmer 2–3 minutes until well coated.
2️⃣ Assemble salad
- In a large bowl, layer lettuce, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.
3️⃣ Add beef
- Top salad with seasoned ground beef.
4️⃣ Dress & serve
- Drizzle with salsa or dressing.
- Add optional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, or cilantro.
- Toss gently before serving.
🌿 Tips & Variations
- Swap ground beef for ground chicken, turkey, or plant-based crumbles.
- Use romaine hearts for extra crunch.
- Add corn, black beans, or avocado for more texture and flavor.
- For a low-carb version, skip the tortilla chips.
I can also provide:
- Tex-Mex taco salad with creamy avocado dressing
- Spicy southwestern taco salad
- Sheet pan taco salad with roasted veggies
Which version should I provide?
