Best 8 Fiesta Taco Salads Recipes

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Are you preparing to host a lively fiesta and searching for a delightful dish to tantalize your guests' taste buds? Look no further than the fiesta taco salad, a vibrant and flavorful culinary creation that brings the fiesta spirit straight to your table. Imagine a crisp salad base topped with a zesty blend of seasoned ground beef or grilled chicken, a variety of fresh and crunchy vegetables, a creamy and tangy dressing, and a sprinkle of flavorful toppings like tortilla strips, cheese, and salsa. Each bite is a fiesta of textures and flavors, promising a satisfying and memorable dining experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the heart of a vibrant fiesta celebration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIESTA TACO SALAD WITH BEANS



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Betty Crocker's Diabetes Cookbook shares a recipe! Here's a recipe keeper-taco salad that's ready in 20 minutes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup taco sauce
6 cups bite-size pieces lettuce
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into strips
2 medium tomatoes, cut into wedges
1/2 cup pitted ripe olives, drained
1 cup corn chips
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup reduced-fat Thousand Island dressing

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat beans and taco sauce over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated.
  • In large bowl, toss lettuce, bell pepper, tomatoes, olives and corn chips. Spoon bean mixture over lettuce mixture; toss. Sprinkle with cheese. Serve immediately with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 10 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 10 g, TransFat 0 g

FIESTA TACO SALAD



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Provided by Melissa Sperka

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 21

Pico de Gallo:
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp garlic salt
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
4 Roma tomatoes
1 small red onion (finely diced)
1 medium jalapeno pepper (seeded and finely diced)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
black pepper to taste
Taco filling:
1 medium onion (diced)
1 medium poblano pepper (diced)
olive oil
2 lb lean ground beef
3 Tbsp taco seasoning ([more or less to your taste])
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
1 16 oz can pinto beans (drained )
1 10 oz can chili seasoned tomatoes (i.e. Rotel Chili Fixins')
6 cups tortilla chips
assorted toppings, shredded lettuce, sour cream, shredded cheese,guacamole, Ranch dressing, olives

Steps:

  • To make pico de gallo: In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic salt and lemon pepper. Add tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno and cilantro to the bowl. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your taste. Cover and chill until serving.
  • To make taco meat: In a large skillet, sauté the onion and poblano pepper in a couple of drizzles of olive oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften and brown. Season with salt and black pepper to your taste. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Add the ground beef to the pan. Cook until no pink remains in the ground beef. Add taco seasoning, garlic salt, lemon pepper, beans and tomatoes. Mix well. Simmer covered for 30 minutes.
  • Build salads starting with tortilla chips taco filling, lettuce, cheese and toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Carbohydrate 83 g, Protein 42 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 1175 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, Calories 801 kcal, UnsaturatedFat 24 g

FIESTA TACO SALADS



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This taco salad has all the flavors, but it's so much easier to prepare and eat because it's not served in a shell. If you like spicier food, use medium or hot salsa and add another jalapeno. -Tari Ambler, Shorewood, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups hearts of romaine salad mix
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
1/3 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 cup 2% milk
32 blue tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and jalapeno over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in beans., Divide romaine among four serving plates. Top with beef mixture, tomatoes, green pepper, onions, olives and cheese., In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, salsa and milk. Drizzle over salads. Arrange tortilla chips around edges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 922mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Give any party a touch of flavor and flair with this delightful Fiesta Pasta Salad. Avocado, corn and grape tomatoes add a pop of color to this Fiesta Pasta Salad, while sour cream contributes to its creamy texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 avocado, chopped
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Expertly Paired for Tacos, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix until blended. Add to pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sour cream mixture.
  • Add tomatoes, corn, onions, avocados and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
  • Top with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 11 g

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD



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"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn curly endive
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FIESTA TACO SALAD



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Fiesta Taco Salad is a party on a plate. Layers of chips, lettuce, taco filling and salsa make your mouth say olé!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
3 cups tortilla chips (4 oz.)
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup chopped tomato es
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1 cup KRAFT Natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese Crumbles

Steps:

  • Brown meat; drain. Stir in salsa.
  • Layer chips and lettuce on large platter or 4 individual serving plates.
  • Top with the meat mixture, tomatoes and sour cream. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 630 mg, Carbohydrate 25 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 31 g

FIESTA TACO CASSEROLE



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Have a flavor fiesta with taco fixin's baked into a casserole.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups coarsely broken tortilla chips
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 cup shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla chips, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired
Additional Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain. Stir in beans and 1 cup salsa. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • In ungreased 2-quart casserole, place broken tortilla chips. Top with beef mixture. Sprinkle with onions, tomato and cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 20 to 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Arrange tortilla chips around edge of casserole. Serve with lettuce and additional salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 7 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1540 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 1 g

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make a taco salad, so feel free to add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Make sure your salad is well-balanced: Include a variety of textures and flavors, such as crunchy vegetables, creamy avocado, and tangy dressing.
  • Garnish your salad before serving: This will make it look more appetizing and will help to enhance the flavors.
  • Serve your salad immediately: Taco salad is best when eaten fresh.

Conclusion:

Taco salads are a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican flavors. They are perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and they can be easily customized to suit your taste. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying meal, give taco salad a try!

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