Here’s a super quick taco salad that even picky eaters will like because you can put each ingredient separately. Sometimes, I give taco shells to my five-year-old and let him make his tacos with the stuff (except the salad dressing). You can add tortilla chips, avocado, cilantro, and Cheddar cheese to the salad as you like. Yummy!
This taco salad isn’t just tasty because of the fresh ingredients like seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, corn, and black beans. The dressing is what makes it delicious. Made with fresh cilantro, garlic, and taco sauce straight from the bottle, this easy taco salad dressing takes it to the next level.
Taco Salad Dressing Recipe
Equipment
- Whisk or fork
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring spoons
- Measuring Cup
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 1 pound Ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet Taco seasoning mix
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can 15 ounces Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 15 ounces Corn kernels, drained
- 1/2 Red onion thinly sliced
- 1 Avocado diced
- 1/4 cup Chopped cilantro optional
- Tortilla chips for serving
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour cream
- 1 tbsp Taco seasoning mix
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped Cilantro optional
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream.
- Add the taco seasoning mix and lime juice to the bowl.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- If desired, stir in chopped cilantro for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.
- Enjoy on top of your taco salad!
Notes
- To make a creamy base, start by mixing together the mayo and sour cream.
- Add the taco seasoning to give it a flavorful kick.
- Squeeze in some fresh lime juice for that tangy taste.
- If you like, toss in some cilantro for an extra burst of herbiness.
- Give it a taste and tweak the seasoning to your liking.
- You can serve it right away or pop it in the fridge to chill for later.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 335 kcal |
| Fat | 28g |
| Carbohydrates | 13g |
| Protein | 19g |
| Cholesterol | 70mg |
| Sugar | 3g |
| Sodium | 715mg |
| Calcium | 209mg |
| Iron | 3mg |
| Potassium | 590mg |
What Kind of Chips should I Use for Taco Salad that Tastes Good?
Juanita’s chips are really good for taco salad! If you can find them, buy a lot because they’re worth it. If not, Fritos are a tasty alternative. They have a yummy corn flavor that goes great with salad. So, Juanita’s or Fritos, both are delicious choices!
Can I Use Taco Seasoning from the Store?
Store-bought taco seasonings can be good, but they often have extra stuff like cornstarch that we don’t need for this recipe. Also, since we’re using bottled salsa that already has onion and garlic flavors.
For this recipe, you can keep it simple and quick by just using chili powder and cumin. But you can totally spice it up more if you want! Try adding things like coriander, paprika, or cayenne. You can even experiment with different types of chili powder, like Ancho, New Mexico, or California. It’s all about what you like!
Can I Prepare it in Advance?
You can totally make the beef mixture ahead of time! Just pop it in the fridge for a few days. When you’re ready to eat, warm it up in a pan on low heat or in the microwave. If it’s too thick, you can add a bit of broth to thin it out. This trick makes meal prep super easy.
