Layered Taco Salad
Layered Taco Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings the fiesta to your table. This easy-to-prepare salad features crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, seasoned ground beef, and a medley of toppings, all artfully layered for a stunning presentation. Perfect for parties or family dinners, this delightful recipe can be customized with your favorite ingredients and is ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 4 cups shredded lettuce (iceberg or romaine)
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (about 2 large)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup sliced black olives (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat and stir in taco seasoning according to package instructions. Simmer until thickened.
- While the beef is cooking, wash and chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Place it at the bottom of a large serving dish.
- Layer cooked ground beef on top of the lettuce, followed by diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add dollops of sour cream over the cheese layer, then sprinkle sliced black olives and chopped cilantro on top.
- Customize with additional toppings like guacamole or jalapeños if desired.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate components separately until ready to serve for maximum freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg