Description

This Taco Salad brings together fresh ingredients like ground beef, black beans, and vibrant veggies, all layered beautifully. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that suits quick dinners or hearty lunches, full of flavor and crunch that everyone will enjoy!

Ingredients

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1½ cups sour cream
¼ cup jarred salsa
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
½ teaspoon taco seasoning from a 1-ounce packet
1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup small diced red onion plus additional for optional garnish
1 ounce packet taco seasoning minus ½ teaspoon used in dressing mixture
⅔ cup water
4 cups chopped iceberg lettuce core removed from 1 small head
15 ounce can seasoned black beans rinsed and drained well
15.25 ounce can sweet golden corn drained well
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes from a 1-pint container
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 haas avocado small diced
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Crushed Doritos brand corn chips Nacho Cheese flavor
Classic tortilla chips
diced red onion
sliced black olives

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Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, salsa, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, and ½ teaspoon taco seasoning until smooth. Set aside to create the dressing.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and red onion, cooking for 6-8 minutes or until the beef is no longer pink. Drain excess fat, then add remaining taco seasoning and water, stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes, then let cool to room temperature.
In a large trifle dish, layer the chopped lettuce, black beans, and then corn evenly, keeping the layers distinct.
Top the corn layer with the cooled seasoned beef, spreading it evenly.
Spread the reserved dressing over the seasoned beef, then layer halved cherry tomatoes, followed by shredded cheddar cheese.
In a small bowl, toss diced avocado with 1 teaspoon lime juice to prevent browning. Pile avocado on top of the cheese layer and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Optionally, add crushed Doritos, diced red onion, or sliced black olives on top before serving.

Notes

You can customize the toppings to your liking for more flavor and texture.
This salad can be made in advance; just wait to add the avocado and chips until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 8g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 70mg