Recipe for Taco Salad

Name: Recipe for Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef ((see notes for turkey or use Morning Star Crumbles for vegetarian)); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 tsp EACH smoked paprika onion powder, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt; cayenne pepper to taste ( (optional, I use 1/4 tsp)); 1/2 cup mild salsa; 1 large head romaine lettuce, (chopped (about 8 cups)); 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, (halved (or 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped)); 1 cup black beans, (rinsed and drained); 2 ears sweet corn ((see notes how to char)); 1/4 cup chopped red onions; 2 avocados, (sliced or chopped); 1/3 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds; 1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese or sharp cheddar ((or more to taste)); Tortilla Chips or Doritos, (slightly crushed to taste (the more the better!)); 1 Recipe Cilantro Lime Dressing

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Readers agree this Taco Salad recipe is "incredible," "amazing" "5-stars," etc. on your table in 30 minutes! It’s bursting with bold, satisfying Tex-Mex flavors elevated by creamy avocados, charred sweet corn, pepper Jack cheese and Cilantro Lime Dressing. Bonus! This recipe includes how to make with turkey or beef, how to make ahead (great for entertaining or meal prep!) and how to make optional tortilla bowls!

30 min

cook 10 min

Mexican

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare Cilantro Lime Dressing according to directions. Best if chilled at least one hour.
Brown beef over medium heat in a large skillet, breaking up any clumps. Drain any excess grease.
Stir in all seasonings except cayenne followed by 1/2 cup salsa and simmer 1-2 minutes until thickened and warmed through. Add cayenne to taste (optional).
To make salad, place lettuce in a large bowl (or individual bowls) and layer with beef, salad ingredients and drizzle or toss with desired amount of dressing. Serve immediately. (See notes below on how to serve.)

Recipe for Taco Salad

Ingredients

Instructions

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