Description
This vibrant Taco Salad combines seasoned ground beef with fresh vegetables, black beans, and crunchy tortilla chips, topped with a tangy salsa-yogurt dressing. Perfect for a quick, satisfying meal with a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Salad
- 4 cups romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1/2 cup red onion (diced)
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips (roughly crushed)
For the Dressing
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup salsa (your favorite kind)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and stir in the taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain any excess grease, and set aside to cool slightly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Assemble the Salad Base: In a large serving bowl, serving platter, or individual plates, start with the chopped romaine lettuce, then add cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, red onion, avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the Beef and Crunch: Top the salad mixture with the cooked ground beef, then sprinkle the roughly crushed tortilla chips over the top to add crunch.
- Serve with Dressing: Serve the salsa-yogurt dressing on the side so each person can add their preferred amount to the salad.
- Enjoy Immediately: Serve the salad immediately to maintain the freshness and crispness of ingredients, and enjoy the combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or hot sauce to the dressing.
- To keep tortilla chips crisp, add them just before serving.
- This salad can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
- Use gluten-free tortilla chips to make this recipe gluten-free.
