Delicious Taco Salad Recipe | Easy and Flavorful Mexican-Inspired Dish

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Ground turkey reduces fat while canned beans are budget-friendly.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds protein.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers a lighter option.

salsa

🥗Healthier: fresh pico de gallo

💰Cheaper: canned salsa

Fresh pico de gallo enhances flavor with fresh ingredients.

Add the onion to the oil in a skillet and cook until tender or translucent.

Add in the ground meat and cook until browned. Add in the garlic and cook 2-3 more minutes.

If necessary, drain the meat. Stir in the taco seasoning and water and simmer until most of the water has evaporated.

Set aside to cool.

Follow the package instructions for your taco bowl. Once finished cooking allow it to cool.

If using Doritos, you can put them on a tray and warm on 350 degrees F for 10–15 minutes or until warmed.

Assemble the salad: Add the meat to the bowl or if you choose the Doritos, you would add them to your platter.

Then add the remaining ingredients (lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, black olives, beans, and other toppings).

For the sauce/dressing, combine 1 c sour cream, 1/4 c salsa, 2-3 Tb taco sauce, and 1-2 t taco seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended. Drizzle over your salad.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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