LAYERED TACO SALAD

Layered Taco Salad image

Provided by Beth Pierce

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/4 lb ground beef or ground turkey
3/4 c water
4 Tbsp taco seasoning
1 c sour cream
1/4 c salsa
1 small head iceberg lettuce washed and chopped
4 c romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces
1 can black beans (15.25 ounce) rinsed and drained
1 can corn (15.25 ounce) drained
2 c cheddar shredded
1 1/2 c grape tomatoes halved
3/4 c sliced black olives
1/2 c chopped green onions
2 jalapenos thinly sliced

Steps:

1. In skillet over medium heat brown ground beef (or turkey); drain fat. Add water and taco seasoning and simmer for 15 minutes.
2. In small bowl combine sour cream and salsa. Set aside.
3. Place 1/2 of lettuce in the trifle bowl. Top in order with black beans and corn. Add the rest of the lettuce. Top in order with taco meat and cheddar. Smooth over with the sour cream/salsa mixture. Add ring of tomatoes on the outside, followed by a ring of black olives. Add the green onions to the center and run the rim with jalapenos on their sides. If desired serve with ranch dressing on the side.