BEST TACO SALAD RECIPE
Taco Salad is a show-stopper dinner, if you do it right. Plus it's healthy! I'll show you all my tips (and the best ingredients) for Taco Salad, Done Right. Plus two taco salad dressing recipes to choose from!
Provided by Karen
Categories Salad
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 31
Steps:
- Start with the taco meat.** Brown 1 pound ground beef in a skillet on the stove, over medium heat. Break up the meat into small pieces. Once it is no longer pink (3-5 minutes), remove from heat. Tilt the pan and scoop the grease into a foil-lined bowl (then refrigerate and toss when solidified). Return the pan back to the stove and set over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup Premium McCormick's taco seasoning. (Or a regular taco packet will do. See notes for a homemade recipe.) Add 3/4 cup water to the pan. Let the mixture come to a simmer. Turn off the heat when there is still thickened liquid at the bottom of the pan. If you cook until all the liquid has evaporated, you will have dry taco meat; no thanks. Set aside and keep warm, covered.
- Prep the lettuce and herbs. Chop the romaine into bite size pieces and dry in a salad spinner (or dry off with paper towels). Add 1/2 cup chopped green onions and 1 bunch of chopped cilantro. Spin to mix, or add to a large bowl and toss together.
- Prep your toppings. Grate 1 and 1/2 cups cheddar cheese. Chop 1 and 1/2 cups tomatoes. Thinly slice 8 radishes. Dice half a red onion. Chop 2 avocados (or make a quick guacamole with them by adding a bit of lime and salt). Thaw out 1 cup of frozen corn (I usually stick it in the microwave for 20 seconds and then let it finish thawing on the counter). Slice 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers. Crush some Juanitas or Fritos, but leave some whole for garnishing.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 g, Calories 1186 kcal, Fat 94 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 2193 mg, Carbohydrate 55 g, Fiber 17 g, Sugar 13 g, Protein 40 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 52 g
THE BEST TACO SALAD EVER
This is a recipe my mom made and we all love it! I have made a few updates to our classic family Taco Salad and tweaked it to my likings, feel free to tweak it to yours!
Provided by loopiegal
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix ranch dressing with mayo and milk in a jar and chill until salad is ready.
- Brown and drain meat.
- Add taco seasoning mix and follow instructions on package.
- Put seasoned meat in a glass bowl, cover and chill about 20 min, stirring once.
- Wash and cut lettuce.
- Drain beans and olives.
- Toss lettuce, tomatoes, onions, avacados, beans and olives in a large salad bowl.
- Put about 2 cups salad mix into serving bowls and add 1/4 cup seasoned meat,a few pinches of cheese and top with crushed Doritos and 2 tbls ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 629.8, Fat 45.8, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 41.9, Sodium 878.1, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 13.5, Sugar 7.7, Protein 16.2
POSITIVELY THE BEST TACO SALAD
I have experimented for a long time perfecting this recipe. I finally have the secret! I am requested to bring this to every pot luck, family dinner, etc. You won't be disappointed!
Provided by kimscatering
Categories South American
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning - follow package directions. Alow to cool slightly or put in refrigerator if you don't want to use the salad right away.
- TEAR lettuce into bite size pieces, but into bowl. Cut tomatoes in half, and spread out on top of lettuce. Put cheese on top of tomatoes. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, add Doritos, meat (if refrigerated, use microwave to take chill off of meat), and salad dressing. Toss well!
- Don't skimp on the cheese or doritos, the more the better! I use the whole bag of Dorito's. Not snack size, or Extra large, just the regular size bag -- .
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