Easy Taco Salad Recipe
This easy taco salad is ready in 20 minutes with seasoned ground beef, rice, black beans, and all your favorite toppings over crisp romaine.
Ingredients
Taco Meat
- 1 pound 80-90% lean ground beef
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning , plus more to taste
- ½ cup salsa
- ¼ cup water
Salad
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes , halved
Optional toppings: Avocado, Tortilla strips, Shredded cheese, Lime
Dressing: Cilantro lime dressing, Salsa, or Ranch
Instructions
Taco Meat
- In a large skillet, sauté one pound ground beef and 1/2 cup onion over medium heat until browned, stirring occasionally to break up any large pieces. Drain excess grease. Stir in 1-2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, 1/2 cup salsa, and 1/4 cup water. Bring to a light simmer. Add more water if the mixture gets too dry.
Salad
- In a large bowl or 4 individual bowls, layer the lettuce, meat mixture, rice, corn, beans, and tomatoes.
- Top with desired toppings. Squeeze fresh lime juice, if desired, and drizzle your choice of dressing over the top.
Notes
Healthy swaps. Use ground turkey, load up on extra veggies, and use salsa as your dressing.
Taco shell. Spray a flour tortilla with cooking spray, place in an oven safe bowl, and bake at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes until crispy.
Taco seasoning. No packet? Make your own homemade taco seasoning.
Dressing. Homemade salsa or cilantro lime dressing are both great here.
Make ahead and storage. Cook the beef and rice up to 3 days ahead and store separately in airtight containers in the fridge. Assemble in 5 minutes when ready to serve. Reheat the meat and rice in the microwave before adding to the salad.
Nutrition
Calories: 386kcal, Carbohydrates: 38g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 74mg, Sodium: 353mg, Potassium: 1041mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 8688IU, Vitamin C: 17mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 5mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
