Best 10 Quick And Easy Taco Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of flavors and textures, where a quick and easy taco salad awaits your culinary exploration. Preparing this tantalizing dish is not only a breeze but also a delightful experience that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe caters to all skill levels, offering a hassle-free culinary adventure that yields a satisfying meal in no time. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a flavor-filled journey that promises to elevate your dining experience.

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

QUICK AND EASY TACO SALAD



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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe just before I got married. It is in my weekly rotation of dishes.

Provided by mrsteacher22

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
2 small onions, chopped
1 head lettuce
1 bag corn chips
8 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
creamy French dressing

Steps:

  • Brown beef with onion.
  • Add taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water, boil 10 minutes.
  • Cool beef.
  • Layer lettuce, corn chips, beef, and cheese.
  • Add tomatoes, olives, and other toppings if wanted.
  • Top with creamy french and enjoy!

EASY TACO SALAD



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This salad goes over well at any social function. (Teenagers just love it!) I usually double the recipe because it disappears so fast.-Faye Shaw, Medicine Hat, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 package (1-1/4 ounces) taco seasoning
1 medium head lettuce, shredded
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 cup bottled Catalina dressing
4 to 5 cups corn chips, crushed
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, brown ground beef; drain well. Stir in taco seasoning. Combine beef, lettuce, tomatoes, dressing, corn chips and cheese in a large serving bowl; toss well to mix. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

QUICK TACO SALAD



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Just got home from work? Tired? Try this quick, balanced meal that tastes great and leaves time for you to relax after a busy day. -Marie Noguerole, Portland, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cans (15 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups corn chips
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the beans, tomatoes, chilies, hot pepper sauce and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes., Serve over corn chips. Top with lettuce, cheese, sour cream and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

QUICK TACO SALAD



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This is a simple make-your-own taco salad. Both my kids, ages six and two, LOVE this! I have made this both with two boneless chicken breasts and beef. Both are a great hit and so easy. I have also used this for Super Bowl party... they LOVED it!

Provided by Amy Tapscott Harvel

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds ground beef chuck
2 envelopes taco seasoning mix
1 ½ cups water
1 onion, chopped
2 cups green leaf lettuce, shredded
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups shredded Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese blend
½ cup chopped black olives
2 cups salsa
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 cup sour cream
1 (10.5 ounce) bag corn chips (such as Fritos®)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 10 minutes; drain excess grease. Mix in taco seasoning mix and water. Bring the beef mixture to a boil and cook until thickened, about 10 more minutes. Transfer beef to a serving bowl.
  • Place chopped onion, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, Cheddar cheese, black olives, salsa, jalapeno peppers, sour cream, and corn chips in individual serving bowls. Allow diners to assemble their own salads from the ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 637.5 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 40.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 1611.1 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

EASY TACO SALAD



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Make and share this Easy Taco Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Graybert

Categories     Meat

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head lettuce
1 cup shredded cheese
1 lb lean ground beef, cooked and drained
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 green onion, chopped
1 cup thousand island dressing
1 package doritos taco chips, broken into bite size pieces

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except dressing.
  • Add dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 563.9, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 12.4, Cholesterol 108, Sodium 1061, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 11.1, Protein 30.6

EASY GROUND BEEF TACO SALAD



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Every time I have to bring a dish to a party, friends ask for my taco salad. Even players on my son's football team ask for it. -Lori Buntrock, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1 medium head iceberg lettuce, torn (about 8 cups)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups broken nacho-flavored tortilla chips
1/4 cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, toss lettuce with cheese. Top with beef mixture and chips; drizzle with dressing and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 27g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 830mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TACO SALAD I



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Put a twist on the conventional taco salad with this quick and easy recipe for a delicious salad meal. And it's fun for the children to help make.

Provided by Denise Williamson

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
1 (16 ounce) bottle French dressing
1 head iceberg lettuce
1 (14.5 ounce) package tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup chopped tomatoes
4 tablespoons sour cream
½ cup prepared salsa

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat. Stir in the taco seasoning, chili beans and French-style dressing. Fill the dressing bottle 2/3 full of water and add to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Crush the bag of chips, open the bag, and toss the broken chips into a large bowl with the lettuce, cheese and tomatoes. When the meat mixture is done, combine it with the lettuce, tomatoes, chips and mix well. Then, add salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 846.4 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 56.5 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 15.4 g, Sodium 1579.6 mg, Sugar 14.2 g

EASY BLACK BEAN TACO SALAD



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Perfect for busy nights! My family asks for this weekly. Optional add-ins: sliced avocado, guacamole, and black olives.

Provided by TZYGANIA

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
¾ cup water
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
1 (8 ounce) jar salsa
2 tomatoes, diced
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
8 ounces sour cream
1 (10 ounce) bag tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until crumbly and no longer pink, about 8 minutes; stir in taco mix and water. Cook beef mixture until thickened, about 10 more minutes.
  • Place black beans into a saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  • Spread 1/4 of the beef mixture on a serving plate and top with 1/4 of the black beans. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 4 salads. Spread separate layers of romaine lettuce, salsa, tomatoes, and cheese over the salads. Generously garnish with sour cream and tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1038.7 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 143.8 mg, Fat 58.6 g, Fiber 14.6 g, Protein 47.2 g, SaturatedFat 26.8 g, Sodium 2127.8 mg, Sugar 6.9 g

QUICK TACO SALAD



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Skip the hassle of stuffing a shell with taco salad! Quick Taco Salad is a delectable mash-up of fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and lean ground beef.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 pkg. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup water
10 cups loosely packed torn romaine lettuce
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Brown meat with onions in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain.
  • Add seasoning mix and water; mix well. Bring to boil. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 min.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 plates. Top evenly with meat mixture, tomatoes, cheese and crushed chips. Drizzle with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 920 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 32 g

QUICK TURKEY TACO SALAD



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This is a great, fast recipe for those nights that you have little time but want a balanced meal. Add beans or olives, if that is what you like. We can't find taco salad shells here, so if you have them where you are, try those. If you don't like raw onions, cook the onions with the ground turkey.

Provided by Chris Heins

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ pound ground turkey
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
4 cups mixed salad greens and fresh herbs
2 cups tortilla chips
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
⅓ cup chopped onion
½ cup fresh salsa
1 tablespoon sour cream

Steps:

  • Cook turkey in a skillet over medium heat until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes; season with taco seasoning mix. Add green bell pepper; cook and stir until pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Arrange salad greens onto 2 plates. Top greens with tortilla chips, cheese, and onion. Spoon turkey over the each salad. Top with salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.7 g, Cholesterol 119.1 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 35.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 1887.6 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of fresh, crisp vegetables for a flavorful and colorful salad.
  • Choose a flavorful dressing that complements the other ingredients in the salad.
  • If you are using ground beef, cook it until it is browned and crumbly.
  • Add the taco seasoning to the ground beef and cook until the flavors are well blended.
  • Use a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, to add flavor and texture to the salad.
  • Serve the taco salad immediately so that the vegetables stay crisp.

Conclusion:

Taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is a great way to use up leftover taco meat, and it is also a healthy and flavorful option for lunch or dinner. With a variety of fresh vegetables, flavorful dressing, and your favorite toppings, taco salad is a surefire hit for the whole family.

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