Best Taco Salad Bar Recipes

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Provided by Debber

Categories Greens

Time 30m

Yield 1 salad, 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) bag lettuce, bite size
1 (16 ounce) bag tortilla chips (plain or flavored)
2 cups sour cream
3 -6 green onions, sliced (tops included)
1 1/2 cups guacamole, sauce
1 cup black olives, sliced
1 -2 cup tomatoes, deseeded, diced
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 cups salsa, sauce (or picante)
2 -3 cups taco meat, seasoned

Steps:

Dump lettuce in a large serving bowl (or the lid of Tupperware Serving Center).
Dump chips in another serving bowl (or the lid of the Serving Center if you didn't put the lettuce in it).
Mix sour cream and green onion slices; place in center compartment of serving center.
Place each of remaining ingredients (except chips) into one compartment of the serving center--being artistic in your arrangement so the colors look "nice."
BRIGHT IDEA #1: Heat up a can of refried beans, slather some on a burrito skin, and use to wrap around a hard-taco shell, then fill shell with fav ingredients--it won't crack!
BRIGHT IDEA #2: Mix everything up in a bowl, drizzle with Western Salad Dressing, and call it Western Taco Salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.9, Fat 36.8, SaturatedFat 15.2, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 999.4, Carbohydrate 48.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 4, Protein 15.5

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Provided by Penny Stettinius

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup water
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
10 ounces tortilla chips
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, over medium heat add the canola oil and saute the meat.
Mix the 8 dried spices together.
Add the 8 spice mixture along with salt and pepper, stir in the water and simmer until all is well incorporated.
Once your meat is browned remove from the heat and place in an attractive serving dish, or you can serve from the skillet.
In separate serving bowls, have lined up:.
chips, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheese, cilantro, and the dressing of your choice or Recipe #351413.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 676.5, Fat 42.8, SaturatedFat 16.1, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 518.7, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 4, Protein 36.6