Best 7 Tangy Taco Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a flavorful and satisfying meal that combines the zesty flavors of Mexican cuisine with the convenience of a quick and easy salad? Look no further than the delightful tangy taco salad, a vibrant fusion of fresh and crisp ingredients tossed in a tangy and flavorful dressing. This tantalizing dish is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, featuring succulent grilled or seasoned ground beef, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, crunchy tortilla chips, and a variety of colorful toppings that add layers of flavor and visual appeal. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a party-pleasing dish, the tangy taco salad is an ideal choice.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY TACO SALAD



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Toss everything you love about tacos--from the shells to the cheese--into a hearty salad.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Four 6-inch corn tortillas, preferably white, cut into 1/4-inch thick strips
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos, plus 3 tablespoons brine
Two 15-ounce cans black or pinto beans (or a mix), rinsed and drained
One 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix
2 cups loosely packed and roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded Cheddar
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
1/3 cup sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Toss the tortilla strips on a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 teaspoon taco seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Spread out into an even layer and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons taco seasoning and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the jalapeños, brine and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  • Toss the beans, slaw mix, cilantro, Cheddar, tomatoes and onion with the taco-jalapeno dressing in a large serving bowl. Season with salt. Top with the tortilla strips and dollops of sour cream if using.
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SPICY DORITO® TACO SALAD



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A delicious refreshing taco salad with a tangy twist.

Provided by Lora R

Categories     Salad     Taco Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground beef
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 head lettuce, chopped
5 cups crushed nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips
2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tomato, diced
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 cup vegetable oil
½ cup white sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cook ground beef, garlic powder, chili powder, and black pepper together in a skillet over medium heat until meat is brown and crumbly, about 10 minutes, breaking the meat up into chunks as it cooks. Drain excess grease, remove from heat, and let the meat cool.
  • Toss lettuce, tortilla chips, Colby-Jack cheese, kidney beans, tomato, onion, and pickled jalapeno peppers in a large salad bowl; mix in the beef.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, sugar, ketchup, taco seasoning, cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until sugar has dissolved; pour dressing over the salad and toss again.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 54.1 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 844.3 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

TANGY BEEF SALAD



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Prepared Catalina dressing adds tangy-sweet flavor to this fast fresh-tasting salad. It's chock-full of good stuff, including crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pepper and beans. "Add the corn chips last so they stay crunchy," suggests Lorraine.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups Tomato Ground Beef Mix
6 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1 medium green pepper, diced
1 small onion, chopped
1 large tomato, cut into wedges
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 bottle (8 ounces) Catalina salad dressing
1/2 to 1 cup coarsely crushed corn chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook beef mix until heated through. In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, green pepper, onion, tomato, beans and cheese. Add beef mix. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with corn chips. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 1000mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

TANGY TACO SALAD



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Here's the perfect mix of taco and salad-a tangy blend of seasoned ground beef layered on a bed of romaine and sprinkled with cheese and tortilla chips.

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 pkt. (1 oz.) TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cup water
1 large head romaine lettuce, torn
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic Ranch Dressing

Steps:

  • Brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add onions; cook 5 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in seasoning mix and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 3 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Divide lettuce among 4 plates; top with meat mixture and remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 1100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 32 g

TANGY AND TOSSED SALAD



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups arugula leaves, washed
2 cups watercress leaves, washed
1/2 cup thinly sliced button mushrooms
1/2 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together, the sherry vinegar, olive oil, cracked black pepper and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl add all the remaining ingredients. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, toss and serve.

TANGY TATER SALAD



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 pounds red potatoes, washed and cut into 2-inch cubes
Kosher salt
6 strips bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 scallions, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Put the potatoes in a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Salt well and bring the water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook the potatoes until soft, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes, reserving 1 cup of water in a separate bowl. Return the pot to the stove top over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and fry until crisp, then remove it to a paper towel lined plate.
  • Carefully remove all but 3 tablespoons of bacon fat and return the pot to the heat. Add the garlic, scallions, jalapenos, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Cook over medium heat until the scallions and jalapenos are tender, about 3 minutes. Add the flour, and stir until the vegetables are evenly coated, about 2 minutes. Stir in the sugar, vinegar and reserved 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer until thickened and slightly reduced, about 3 minutes. Stir in the potatoes and the crispy bacon. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

TACO RING AND TANGY CUCUMBER SALAD



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Slightly spicy, slightly sweet taco ring, and tangy but sweet cucumber salad with taco toppings and lemonade is the perfect supper for me! It came from a Pampered Chef book, but I put my own twist on it! And only 5 calories per serving of the cucumber salad!

Provided by kitchen_scientist77

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 medium cucumbers
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 dashes pepper
1/2 lb cooked drained cooled ground beef
2 tablespoons water
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning mix
1/4-1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages crescent roll dough
2 -3 cups shredded lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 cup salsa
1/4 cup sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • For the Cucumber Salad, slice cucumbers thin, with or without skin. Place in large bowl. Mix other ingredients in separate bowl and drench cucumbers with the mix. Cover and refrigerate 3 HOURS.
  • Preheat oven 375°F for Taco Ring. Mix beef, water, all seasonings, and cheese in bowl. Roll crescent dough out and place on pizza pan, kinda like a sun with edges overlapping, in a circle, with points going out. There should be about a 5-inch circle space in the center. Spoon meat mix carefully around the circle space, not touching the pizza pan. Take crescent tips and fold over meat and tuck underneath.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, prepare lettuce, tomato, olives, onion,salsa, and sour cream on plates. Serve taco ring with this preparation of taco toppings.
  • Serve cucumber salad on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.3, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 835.4, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 15.8

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 dressing is well-balanced. The dressing should be tangy, creamy, and flavorful, but it shouldn't overpower the other ingredients.
  • Serve your taco salad immediately. This will prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Taco salad is a delicious, versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a snack. It's a great way to use up leftover taco meat, and it's also a good way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. With so many different ways to make it, there's sure to be a taco salad recipe that everyone will love.

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