Description
Mexican-inspired taco fiesta salad combines crisp greens, seasoned ground beef, and zesty dressing for a refreshing meal. Colorful ingredients and bold flavors make you crave another delicious bite of this satisfying southwestern-style dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning
- 2 cups Doritos
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed from fresh/frozen)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup diced onion (any color)
- ¼–½ cup sour cream for topping
- ¼ cup salsa
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
- 1 small avocado (diced before serving)
- Grated cheddar cheese (optional) to taste
- Black beans
- Pinto beans
- Additional salsa or taco sauce
- Guacamole
- Jalapeños
- Bell pepper
- Black olives
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Meat Preparation: Sauté ground meat in a skillet over medium-high heat until fully cooked. Drain excess fat, then mix with taco seasoning, salsa, and water. Simmer until sauce thickens and flavors meld intensely.
- Vegetable Composition: Chop romaine lettuce, tomatoes, and onions into uniform pieces. Slice green onions for added freshness. Incorporate sweet corn, black beans, sliced olives, and bell peppers to enhance the salad’s complexity.
- Assembly and Layering: In a large serving bowl, combine cooked seasoned meat with chopped vegetables and crunchy Doritos. Toss ingredients thoroughly to ensure balanced flavor distribution.
- Finishing Touches: Crown the salad with grated cheese, avocado cubes, and a generous swirl of sour cream. Drizzle additional salsa or taco sauce for an extra flavor punch. Serve immediately to maintain the crisp texture of the Doritos.
Notes
- Meat Preparation Tip: Cook ground meat thoroughly until no pink remains, draining excess fat to prevent a greasy texture and ensure food safety.
- Vegetable Chopping Strategy: Cut vegetables uniformly for consistent bite and texture, enhancing the salad’s overall eating experience and visual appeal.
- Flavor Layering Technique: Mix taco seasoning with salsa and water to create a deeply concentrated meat flavor that infuses every bite with authentic Mexican-inspired taste.
- Customization Potential: Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like black beans, olives, or bell peppers to personalize the salad and add extra nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg