Best Southwest Salad Taco Cups Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN TACO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Southwestern Taco Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, cilantro, lime juice, low-fat greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, cumin, olive oil, chicken breast, taco seasoning, romaine lettuce, cheddar jack, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, tortilla strips

Provided by Tasty

Categories Lunch

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

½ avocado
½ cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ cup low-fat greek yogurt, plain
⅓ cup water
½ teaspoon salt
½ tablespoon garlic
½ tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chicken breast, diced
½ packet taco seasoning
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup cheddar jack
1 cup black beans
1 avocado, diced
1 cup corn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup tortilla strips

Steps:

To make the avocado cilantro lime salad dressing, combine all the ingredients for the dressing (avocado, cilantro, lime juice, greek yogurt, water, salt, garlic, and cumin) in a blender or food processor until smooth. Set aside.
Pour 1 tbsp of oil into a pan and bring up to medium heat. Add the diced chicken breast and taco seasoning, stirring until all pieces are well-coated with the seasoning. Cook through and set aside.
Assemble your salad with a bed of chopped romaine lettuce on the bottom. Then, lay out each topping (chicken, cheddar jack cheese, black beans, avocado, corn, cherry tomatoes, and tortilla strips) in rows or blend it all together.
Top off with the avocado salad dressing and cilantro then serve immediately.
Enjoy!

SOUTHWESTERN BLT TACO SALAD

Southwestern BLT Taco Salad image

The best of both worlds-BLTs and tacos in one sensational salad!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix
2/3 cup water
1/2 cup southwest ranch sour cream dip
1/2 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/2 cup chopped precooked bacon
1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
4 plum (Roma) tomatoes, each cut into 8 pieces
1 bag (10 oz) ready-to-eat romaine lettuce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1 cup chili cheese-flavored corn chips

Steps:

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat to medium. Cook uncovered 2 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until most of liquid is absorbed.
In large bowl, mix sour cream dip and salsa. Stir in beef mixture, bacon and olives. Gently fold in tomatoes and lettuce.
Divide salad among 4 individual plates. Sprinkle with cheese and chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 3 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1790 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g