Taco Salad Dressing
Not only is this taco salad packed with fresh and flavorful ingredients like seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, corn and black beans, but the dressing really makes it great. Infused with fresh cilantro, garlic and straight-from-the-bottle taco sauce, the easy taco salad dressing is next level.
Servings: 8
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 1- ounce packet taco seasoning
- 1 English cucumber cored, halved and sliced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup pickled onions
- 1 15- ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups frozen corn thawed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 ripe tomatoes sliced into wedges
- 1 head of romaine lettuce chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Tortilla chips for serving
For the dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup taco sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the dressing ingredients in a separate bowl and whisk until smooth.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and allow it to cook, breaking it up as it cooks, until browned.
- Add taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water and simmer until water has evaporated. Stir as needed to prevent burning.
- While the beef is cooking, assemble the salad.
- Serve salads in individual bowls topped with beef and desired amount of dressing.
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Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 993mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 33mg