Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef or turkey
Taco seasoning (one package or 2.5 tablespoons bulk seasoning)
8 to 10 cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
1 can black or pinto beans, drained (pinto beans recommended)
1 cup corn
2 tomatoes, chopped
1.5 cups shredded cheese
2 cups corn chips
Salad dressing (amount as desired)
Optional toppings: chopped green onions or black olives
Instructions
1-Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables, and cooking the ground meat or plant-based alternative with taco seasoning for 7-10 minutes on medium heat.
2-In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce evenly to form a fresh base.
3-Add the cooked protein mixture and drained beans over the lettuce, tossing gently if you prefer a mixed effect.
4-Sprinkle on the shredded cheese, chopped tomatoes, and corn for added color and nutrition.
5-Top with corn chips and any optional toppings like green onions or black olives.
6-Finally, drizzle on the salad dressing and mix well, ensuring everything is coated before serving immediately for the best crunch.
Last Step:
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🍖 Keep ground beef slightly chunky to better absorb taco seasoning and enhance flavor.
🥬 Use romaine for extra crunch or iceberg for a classic taco salad texture.
⏰ Add dressing just before serving to keep corn chips crispy and avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 504
- Sugar: 14 g
- Fat: 29 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g