Description
Mexican-inspired taco fiesta salad delivers a zesty explosion of flavors, combining crisp greens with seasoned ground beef and crunchy tortilla strips. Colorful ingredients dance together, creating a refreshing meal that satisfies your craving for bold, southwestern-style cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins and Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground beef or ground turkey
Vegetables and Fresh Produce:
- 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup corn (canned or steamed from fresh/frozen)
- 1 cup diced onion (any color)
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- ¼ cup sliced green onion
- 1 small avocado (diced before serving)
Seasonings, Toppings, and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¼ cup salsa
- 2 cups Doritos
- Grated cheddar cheese (optional) to taste
- ¼–½ cup sour cream for topping
Optional Extra Ingredients:
- Black beans
- Pinto beans
- Additional salsa or taco sauce
- Guacamole
- Jalapeños
- Bell pepper
- Black olives
- Cilantro
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high temperature and thoroughly cook the ground meat, ensuring no pink remains. Eliminate excess fat, then incorporate taco seasoning, salsa, and water, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop a robust, concentrated flavor.
- While the meat reduces, meticulously chop romaine lettuce into bite-sized fragments, dice tomatoes and onions with precision, and delicately slice green onions to enhance the salad’s textural complexity.
- Select a spacious mixing vessel and artfully combine the prepared vegetables, sweet corn kernels, and crunchy Doritos. Consider enriching the composition with complementary ingredients like black beans, sliced olives, or vibrant bell peppers.
- Thoroughly blend all components, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and textures. Transfer the mixture into individual serving dishes or a communal platter, creating an inviting presentation.
- Elevate the culinary experience by generously sprinkling grated cheese across the surface. Garnish with creamy avocado cubes and a luxurious dollop of sour cream. For an extra flavor dimension, cascade additional salsa or zesty taco sauce over the assembled salad.
Notes
- Versatile protein options like ground beef or turkey work perfectly, letting you customize based on dietary preferences or what’s in your fridge.
- Quick cooking method transforms basic ground meat into a zesty, flavor-packed taco filling using simple pantry seasonings and salsa.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time for faster assembly, ensuring crisp textures and vibrant colors that make the salad visually appealing.
- Crunchy Doritos add unexpected texture and classic taco flavor, creating a fun twist on traditional salad recipes.
- Flexible recipe allows endless customization with optional ingredients like black beans, olives, or peppers to match personal taste.
- Serve immediately after mixing to maintain crisp vegetable textures and prevent soggy ingredients, guaranteeing a fresh, delightful eating experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg