Cold Taco Salad

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and satisfying Cold Taco Salad, a refreshing twist on traditional tacos! Featuring seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, black beans, sweet corn, and a zesty salsa-lime dressing, this no-fuss recipe is perfect for hot days or when you're craving bold Mexican flavors in a cooler form. Topped with crunchy tortilla chips, creamy avocado slices, and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar, this salad combines irresistible textures and flavors in every bite. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or preparing an easy family meal, this chilled taco salad comes together in just 25 minutes and is as delicious as it is customizable. Serve it as a light entrée or a crowd-pleasing side dish—either way, it's sure to be a hit!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning mix
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn (canned or fresh, drained if canned)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Salsa
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice (fresh)
• 1 piece Avocado (sliced, for topping)

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning mix with a bit of water as directed on the packet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the seasoning coats the beef. Remove from heat and allow the beef to cool completely.

Step 3

While the beef cools, wash and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, and place into a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, corn, and shredded cheddar cheese.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix sour cream, salsa, and fresh lime juice to create the dressing. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.

Step 6

Once the beef has cooled, add it to the salad mixture. Toss gently to combine.

Step 7

Just before serving, lightly crush the tortilla chips and sprinkle them over the salad. Add sliced avocado and cilantro for garnish.

Step 8

Serve chilled with the dressing on the side or tossed into the salad as preferred.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2656.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3384.6

Total Fat 222.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 94.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 15.5g
Cholesterol 537.1mg	0%
Sodium 5529.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 55.0g	0%
Total Sugars 50.8g
Protein 160.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1791.3mg	0%
Iron 25.3mg	0%
Potassium 5634.4mg	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: 55.9%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 26.1%