LAYERED TACO SALAD

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Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Categories     Salad     Bean     Beef     Cheese     Leafy Green     Sauté     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Salad Dressing     Ground Beef     Summer     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 28

For dressing
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
For beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 to 2 fresh serrano chiles (including seeds), finely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 lb ground chuck
1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For salad
1 (1/2-lb) firm-ripe California avocado
1 head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced (8 cups)
1 large tomato (1/2 lb), chopped
1/4 lb coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar (1 1/2 cups)
1 (15- to 19-oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6-oz) can sliced pitted California black olives, drained
Accompaniment: tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk together lime juice, cilantro, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper, then add oil in a stream, whisking until emulsified.
  • Cook beef:
  • Cook onion, garlic, chiles to taste, chili powder, and cumin in oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until onion is well softened, about 6 minutes. Add beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking up lumps, until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes, then spoon off any excess fat from skillet.
  • Add tomato sauce, salt, and pepper to beef and cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble salad:
  • Peel and pit avocado, then cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Spread lettuce over bottom of a shallow 4-quart dish. Spoon beef mixture evenly over lettuce and continue making layers with tomatoes, cheese, beans, avocado, and olives. Drizzle dressing over salad.

Nadeem Ghuman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


supreme moa
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Rob Slonecker
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This salad is perfect for a party or potluck.


kelly haskins
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover taco meat.


Zinedin Ahmed
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I'm not a huge fan of salads, but this one is really good.


Prince Mahmud Hridoy
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This salad is definitely a keeper!


UGRUBAL 14
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I can't wait to make this salad again!


Suzan Nabulime
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The avocado crema is the perfect finishing touch to this salad.


Raja Ijaz
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This salad is so versatile! I've also made it with grilled chicken, shrimp, and even tofu.


belgazi soda
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I added a can of black beans for some extra protein and fiber.


Easin Molla
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I used ground turkey instead of beef, and it turned out great!


Don Love
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This salad is so healthy and refreshing, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Anold Nyanhete
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Kian Ali
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I've made this salad several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. Even people who don't usually like salads love this one.


SAMA MOHAMED
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This layered taco salad was a huge hit! The flavors and textures all came together perfectly, and the salad was so easy to make.


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