Description
A delicious and easy taco salad that’s perfect for a quick meal or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 3 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup tortilla chips, crushed
- 1 avocado (optional), sliced
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and add taco seasoning according to package instructions. Cook until fragrant.
- While the meat cooks, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large bowl.
- Once the meat cools slightly, layer it over the lettuce. Add halved cherry tomatoes and shredded cheese on top.
- Dollop sour cream and diced avocado if using; drizzle salsa for extra flavor.
- Crush tortilla chips over the salad just before serving for added crunch.
Notes
- Feel free to add other toppings like olives, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg