This Taco Salad recipe is so easy! Let everyone build their own version of the Mexican salad with their favorite toppings. A great way to switch up Taco Tuesday.

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EASY TACO SALAD RECIPE

Do you really need a recipe for taco salad? I guess so. It’s super simple. Seasoned taco meat and basically any topping you want.

Really the amounts are all approximate and you can make it however you desire.

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INGREDIENTS

  • TACO MEAT – Seasoned taco beef or turkey works here. You can use homemade taco seasoning or store bought.
  • CHIPS – I personally love Fritos on this but growing up we had Nacho Cheese Doritos on our salads. Crunchy tortilla chips are great too!
  • LETTUCE – Some people will argue that iceberg lettuce is a must here but I like crisp Romaine lettuce.
  • TOMATOES – I like tomatoes or pico de gallo if I have it. I prefer the texture of grape tomatoes but Roma tomatoes can also be used.
  • SOUR CREAM 
  • GUACAMOLE
  • OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS: black beans, refried beans, red onions, black olives, pico de gallo, salsa, fresh cilantro, green onions, bell pepperstaco salad

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Taco Salad Recipe

Christy Denney
5 from 1 vote
This Taco Salad recipe is so easy! Let everyone build their own version of the salad with their favorite toppings. 
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) taco seasoning mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 6 cups Romaine or Iceberg lettuce, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup Fritos or tortilla chips

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • pico de gallo, salsa, olives, cilantro, etc.

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium high heat. Drain. Add the taco seasoning and water and cook for 2-3 minutes or until the liquid reduces. Let slightly cool.
  • Assemble salads by placing the lettuce in a bowl and adding the meat, tomatoes, cheese, onion, sour cream, guacamole, and chips. Add other desired toppings and serve!

Notes

Really the amounts are all approximate and you can make it however you desire.
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: All Recipes, Main Course, Main Dishes
Author: Christy Denney

Taco Salad

Taco Salad