Crunchy Loaded Taco Salad
A bold and fresh taco salad loaded with seasoned meat, crisp veggies, crunchy tortilla chips, and creamy taco dressing.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Salad Base
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 head romaine lettuce chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 avocado diced
- 2 cups tortilla chips crushed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste with a splash of water. Simmer 5 minutes.
- Chop lettuce and prep all vegetables.
- Layer lettuce, meat, beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado in bowls.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips and drizzle with dressing.
Notes
Add chips right before serving for best crunch.