Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad

Elevate your weeknight dinner game with the "Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad," a vibrant and flavorful dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This hearty yet refreshing taco salad combines seasoned ground beef, crispy romaine lettuce, sweet cherry tomatoes, creamy diced avocado, and crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect balance of textures. Black beans and shredded cheddar cheese add protein and richness, while a zesty homemade dressing made with sour cream, salsa, and fresh lime juice ties it all together. Quick to prepare and endlessly customizable, this salad is perfect for busy nights when you need a satisfying meal without the fuss. Top it off with fresh cilantro for a bright finish and serve it as a main course that will delight the whole family.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 2 tbsp Taco seasoning
• 0.25 cup Water
• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 cup (drained and rinsed) Canned black beans
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups (crushed) Tortilla chips
• 1 large (diced) Avocado
• 0.5 cup Sour cream
• 0.5 cup Salsa
• 0.25 cup (chopped) Cilantro
• 2 tbsp Fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 2

Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef. Add 0.25 cup of water, stir well, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beef is evenly coated and the liquid has reduced. Remove from heat.

Step 3

While the beef is cooking, prepare the vegetables: Chop the romaine lettuce, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, salsa, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

In a large salad bowl, layer the chopped romaine lettuce as the base. Add the cherry tomatoes, black beans, shredded cheddar cheese, crushed tortilla chips, diced avocado, and the cooked taco beef.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad. Gently toss to combine, or serve the dressing on the side for individual preference.

Step 7

Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top as a garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your Surprisingly Superb Weeknight Taco Salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(766.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1765.0

Total Fat 145.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 60.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 401.0mg	0%
Sodium 1035.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 21.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 1.3g
Protein 100.3g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 866.7mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2181.0mg	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: 72.9%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 4.8%