Description
A colorful and filling salad layered with delicious ingredients, perfect for gatherings or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce (chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced black olives
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa (your favorite kind)
- Optional: Crushed tortilla chips for bottom layer and topping
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, breaking it into small pieces. Brown it completely until no pink remains. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and ¼ cup of water. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liquid absorbs and the sauce is thick. Allow it to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Prep all the ingredients: Chop the lettuce, dice the tomatoes (drain any extra juice), rinse and drain the black beans, and shred the cheese if needed.
- In a large clear glass bowl, layer the ingredients in this order: tortilla chips (on the bottom), seasoned ground beef, black beans, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, and sliced black olives.
- Add dollops of sour cream and salsa over the top. You can swirl them for a marbled look or leave distinct dollops.
- Just before serving, sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top. Serve the salad straight to the table, allowing everyone to scoop from the bottom to get all seven layers in each serving.
Notes
Serve fresh for the best taste and crispness. Feel free to customize with ingredients like corn or jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco salad, seven layer salad, Mexican salad, healthy salad, quick meal