Carla's Taco Salad

Elevate your mealtime with Carla's Taco Salad, a vibrant and flavor-packed dish that’s as satisfying as it is easy to prepare. This 25-minute recipe combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, and a medley of bold toppings like cherry tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips for the perfect crunch. Garnished with creamy avocado, tangy sour cream, zesty salsa, and a sprinkle of green onions, this taco salad is a fiesta of fresh and hearty flavors in every bite. Quick to assemble and endlessly customizable, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing centerpiece for your next gathering. Serve it with lime wedges for a bright citrus finish, and watch it become a new family favorite! Perfect for taco lovers, gluten-free options, and anyone craving a light yet indulgent Tex-Mex-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
• 0.25 cup Water
• 8 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Tortilla chips (crushed)
• 1 whole Avocado (diced)
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.25 cup Olives (sliced)
• 2 stalks Green onions (sliced)
• 1 whole Lime (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spatula as it cooks.

Step 2

Drain excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning mix and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens.

Step 3

While the beef cooks, prepare the salad by washing and chopping the romaine lettuce and arranging it on a large serving platter or individual bowls.

Step 4

Top the lettuce with cherry tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and crushed tortilla chips.

Step 5

Add the seasoned beef to the salad, distributing it evenly over the top.

Step 6

Garnish with diced avocado, sour cream, salsa, sliced olives, and green onions as desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately with lime wedges for an optional zesty squeeze of flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1949.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2762.2

Total Fat 189.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 498.6mg	0%
Sodium 4229.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 159.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 44.5g	0%
Total Sugars 21.4g
Protein 141.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1434.4mg	0%
Iron 21.6mg	0%
Potassium 4098.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.7%

Protein: 19.5%

Carbs: 21.8%