Best 8 Taco Salad For Two Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cozy dinner for two? Look no further than the delectable taco salad! This vibrant dish combines the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a salad, making it a delightful option for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its layers of crisp lettuce, seasoned ground beef, tangy salsa, creamy avocado, and a sprinkle of cheese, this taco salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting in the kitchen, this recipe guide will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to create the perfect taco salad for two. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TACO SALAD II



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This recipe is a favorite at all gatherings. It has been passed down in our family for three generations. There is one friend of the family who comes to our gatherings specifically for this dish. It is easy to make and oh so delicious.

Provided by Susan

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 13h55m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 head iceberg lettuce - rinsed, dried, and shredded
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 cups shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 ounces crushed tortilla chips
¼ cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Place hamburger in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and drain. Add taco seasoning mix and prepare as directed by package. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, onions, bell pepper, cheese, beef, tomatoes and tortilla chips. Add enough dressing to coat, mix well and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 85.3 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 858.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

TACO SALAD FOR 2



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Amy Fecher from Beavercreek, Ohio shares the colorful taco salad that is her husband's favorite meal. "Because it is simple and he looks forward to it so, I find myself fixing this at least once a month," she says. "And for those brisk fall days, spicier chili beans can add some welcome heat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ground beef
1 can (16 ounces) chili beans, undrained
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 teaspoon salt, optional
2 cups corn chips
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped tomato

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, green pepper, onion, olives and salt if desired; heat through. , On two plates, layer the corn chips, lettuce, beef mixture, cheese and tomato.

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EASY CHICKEN TACO SALAD FOR TWO



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

Provided by Lori Ruberti

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 whole chicken breast
1/2 can salsa (your favorite)
1/2 package taco seasoning
1 bag mixed salad green
cheddar cheese, shredded (fresh or packaged)
1 package tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Saute chicken breast in med.
  • size frypan, I use just a little oil so chicken doesn't stick.
  • Once it is cooked, remove from pan, and dice up the breasts.
  • Add Salsa and Taco seasoning to pan.
  • Return chicken diced to pan, and let simmer in sauce for 30 minutes.
  • Place bed of lettuce on dinner plate, and add serving of Taco Mix on top of lettuce.
  • Serve chips on the side, they are great to scoop the salad on your fork.
  • A quick one pan easy entree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.1, Fat 38.3, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 539.7, Carbohydrate 69.6, Fiber 5.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 38.5

TACO SALAD FOR TWO



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Enjoy an easy entrée tonight with this Taco Salad for Two. Chicken thighs, salsa, tortilla chips and more combine for delicious Southwest flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup TACO BELL® Verde Salsa
1 cup broken tortilla chips
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
1/2 cup canned no-salt-added red kidney beans, rinsed
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomatoes
1/2 avocado, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
2 Tbsp. sliced black olives

Steps:

  • Cook and stir chicken in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 8 to 10 min. or until done. Stir in salsa. Spoon into bowl; refrigerate 30 min. until cooled.
  • Layer chips, lettuce, beans, chicken mixture, tomatoes and avocados in serving bowl. Top with dressing, cheese and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 10 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 4 g

TACO SALAD FOR TWO



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"One of our favorite meals on the road is Taco Salad for Two," says Henrietta Brumbaugh of Hiawassee, Georgia. "Served with tortilla chips, it's a refreshing, homemade meal that goes together in minutes, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of your surroundings."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
3 cups shredded lettuce
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, heat the chili. Meanwhile, divide the lettuce, tomato and onions between two salad plates. Top with chili, salsa and cheese. Serve with tortilla chips if desired.

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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

KITTENCAL'S TACO SALAD FOR A CROWD



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I have made this many times to serve at get togethers and I always receive rave reviews from everyone! if desired the amounts may reduced to half --- to save some time the beef may be cooked a day ahead, and refrigerated overnight as it must be cooled completely before adding the ingredients in with it, you may want to purchase two bags of nacho chips and use one to serve on the side --- when cooking the ground beef, I always try to leave it into larger size chunks, it looks better in the salad, really you may use any size bag of nachos that you like, the 12 cups size is only estimated, you can add any amount desired in with the ground beef/salad mixture, just make sure to add them just before serving as they tend to get soggy --- see my recipe#76616 -- I sometimes add in a can of drained and rinsed black beans :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages taco seasoning mix
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 red onion, chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 heads iceberg lettuce, chopped
4 tomatoes, chopped (I use Roma)
2 avocados, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 cups black olives, sliced
12 cups nacho chips, 1 large (I use Doritos)
1 (8 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing (my The Best French Salad Dressing will also work well)

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef with the chopped yellow onion (not red).
  • Add in only 1 package taco mix (and water according to the package direction); set aside to cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, mix together chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar cheese (can use more than 2 cups if desired, and the cheese may be cubed small instead of shredded) avocados, red onion, olives, and the second package of taco seasoning mix.
  • Add to cooled beef mixture; toss to combine.
  • Just before serving toss with the salad dressing.
  • The last step (JUST BEFORE SERVING) is to mix in about three-quarters of the package of crushed Doritos, leaving the rest on the side for your guests who want extra (they will get soggy if you mix them in too early!).

HONEY APPLE CIDER VINAIGRETTE



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This is a super easy, super tasty vinaigrette to use on any salad. It's customizable to your own tastes, and uses fairly simple ingredients that are already available in most home pantries.

Provided by Kim

Categories     Vinaigrette Dressing

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 ½ teaspoons honey, or to taste
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, honey, mustard, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and pepper in a small jar. Place lid on tightly and shake until ingredients are well combined. Pour in olive oil, and shake jar again to combine.
  • Use immediately or keep extra stored in the fridge. Shake jar again before using.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 183.8 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings and fillings.
  • Make sure to season the taco meat well.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures in your salad to make it more visually appealing.
  • Serve the taco salad immediately after assembling so that the chips don't get soggy.

Conclusion:

Taco salad is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights. It is also a great way to use up leftover taco meat. With its endless variations, taco salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give taco salad a try!

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