Savory Taco Salad
Savory Taco Salad is a colorful and satisfying dish that brings together fresh romaine lettuce, seasoned ground beef, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips for a delightful flavor experience. This vibrant salad is perfect for potlucks, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals. With its mix of textures and bold flavors, each bite feels like a fiesta on your plate!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 cups chopped fresh romaine lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (or cherry tomatoes)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup crispy tortilla chips
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in taco seasoning and add half a cup of water. Simmer for about five minutes until thickened.
- While the meat cooks, chop romaine lettuce and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Layer the cooked meat over the lettuce, followed by diced tomatoes and shredded cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Just before serving, top with avocado slices and tortilla chips. Add sour cream to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg