Be sure to try my Loaded Nachos, Chicken Taco Soup and Chicken Enchiladas next!
Taco Salad
This salad is loaded with all of your taco favorites! It’s packed with protein and tons of vegetables for a satisfying, well-rounded lunch or dinner. It also makes a great meal prep idea for work or school. The salad dressing is so easy to make and is absolutely delicious. You can make this with a packet of taco seasoning which is quick and convenient, or you can make my homemade taco seasoning recipe! Here’s everything you need to know to nail this taco salad:
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Combine taco seasoning ingredients (a packet may also be used). Combine sour cream, salsa, and 1/2 tbsp. taco seasoning for the dressing and set aside.
Cook and crumble the ground beef and drain grease. Add seasoning and salsa. Heat on low.
Prepare remaining salad ingredients. Add lettuce to serving plates or to a large salad bowl. Add the warm meat mixture, followed by the remaining salad ingredients. Drizzle with salad dressing or serve it on the side!
What to Add to Taco Salad
This recipe comes pretty loaded with all of your favorite Taco ingredients, but additions include bell peppers, green onions, sliced lime, pico de gallo, crema, extra salsa, etc.
Taco Salad Dressing
1/3 cup sour cream + 1/3 cup salsa + 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning Catalina or Thousand Island make great choices as well.
Make-Ahead Method
This salad makes a great meal prep idea for work and school. Pack the lettuce in an airtight bag for maximum freshness and place it in a Tupperware container along with the additional salad ingredients. Store the tortilla chips in a separate airtight bag so that they stay crunchy. Sour cream can be stored in a separate container with a lid. You can also do all of the prep work ahead of time and make the meat mixture when you’re ready to serve, or reheat the meat in the microwave prior to serving!
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The meat mixture can be reheated in the microwave or in a skillet.
Try These Next
Tried This Recipe?
Leave a review, I love hearing your feedback! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Salad Spinner Cutting Boards & Chef’s Knife Avocado Slicer Cheese Grater
