Cool Ranch Taco Salad

Satisfy your cravings for a zesty, crunchy, and flavor-packed meal with this Cool Ranch Taco Salad, a quick and easy dinner option perfect for busy weeknights! This vibrant dish combines seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, hearty black beans, creamy avocado, and a generous sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese. The star of the show? Crushed Cool Ranch tortilla chips, which bring a unique tangy crunch to every bite. Tossed with a creamy blend of sour cream and ranch dressing, this salad is topped off with fresh cilantro and green onions for a bright, herby finish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this Tex-Mex-inspired recipe serves up bold flavors and a delightful mix of textures in every forkful—ideal for taco night or a crowd-pleasing party dish!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 packet Taco seasoning
• 0.67 cup Water
• 4 cups Romaine lettuce
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups Cool Ranch-flavored tortilla chips
• 1 medium Avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Ranch dressing
• 0.25 cup Green onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning and 2/3 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prepare the salad ingredients. Chop the romaine lettuce and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the bowl along with the black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, and diced avocado.

Step 5

Crush the Cool Ranch tortilla chips lightly with your hands and sprinkle them over the salad.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream and ranch dressing together to create the salad dressing. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Add the cooled taco meat to the salad bowl. Drizzle the ranch dressing mixture over the salad and toss gently to combine.

Step 8

Garnish the salad with chopped green onions and cilantro for a fresh finish.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy the bold, creamy, and crunchy flavors of this Cool Ranch Taco Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1956.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3868.3

Total Fat 271.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 89.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 519.2mg	0%
Sodium 8832.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 238.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 150.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1458.0mg	0%
Iron 16.9mg	0%
Potassium 3558.5mg	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: 61.1%

Protein: 15.1%

Carbs: 23.9%