Summer Time Taco Salad

Bright, zesty, and bursting with bold flavors, the Summer Time Taco Salad is the ultimate warm-weather mealtime favorite! Packed with seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips, this salad strikes the perfect balance between hearty and refreshing. Black beans, sweet corn, and sharp shredded cheddar add layers of texture and flavor, while a tangy lime-cilantro dressing with just the right amount of spice ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy taco salad is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing addition to backyard barbecues. It’s a vibrant, satisfying way to celebrate summer’s freshest ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 hearts Romaine lettuce
• 1 pint Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup Canned black beans
• 1 cup Corn kernels (canned or fresh)
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large Avocado
• 2 cups Tortilla chips
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
• 1 large Lime
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 1 tsp Hot sauce
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and the ground beef. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces, until it is browned and cooked through.

Step 2

Stir in the taco seasoning and 2 tbsp of water into the cooked beef. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces and place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 4

Halve the cherry tomatoes and dice the avocado. Add them to the salad bowl along with the black beans, corn, shredded cheddar cheese, and roughly crushed tortilla chips.

Step 5

To make the dressing, finely chop the fresh cilantro and juice the lime. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, chopped cilantro, sour cream, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 6

Add the slightly cooled taco meat to the salad. Drizzle the lime-cilantro dressing over the top and gently toss the salad to combine all ingredients evenly.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Summer Time Taco Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(775.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1827.4

Total Fat 153.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 479.6mg	0%
Sodium 1106.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 20.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 9.0g
Protein 108.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1026.8mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1165.5mg	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: 72.8%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 4.2%