TASTY LAYERED TACO SALAD

Tasty Layered Taco Salad image

My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks. -Elissa Dougherty, Babylon, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups sour cream
Tortilla chips

Steps:

In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Cool slightly., In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 21g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 559mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.