TACO SALAD WITH SALSA VINAIGRETTE
We lived in California for a number of years and I remember a few nights where left over taco meat made a gread taco salad. You can buy chips of course..just wanted to add how to do them if wanted.
Provided by TishT
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a large heavy skillet cook the onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder in 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is soft.
- Add the chuck, and cook the mixture over moderate heat,stirring and breaking up any lumps, until the meat is no longer pink.
- Add tomato paste, salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture, stirring, until the meat is cooked through.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool.
- In the skillet, cleaned, heat 3/4-inch of the additional oil to 375 degrees and in it fry the tortilla chips in batches for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until most of the bubbling subsides.
- Transfer the chips with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and sprinkle them with salt to taste.
- The tortilla chips may be made 1 day in advance and kept in an airtight container.
- On a large deep platter or in a large bowl arrange the romaine, add refried beans spread evenly if desired, spoon the beef mixture over it, and arrange the tortilla chips, tomatoes, Cheddar, and scallion decoratively over the salad.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a blender blend together the garlic, vinegar, lemon juice, cumin, and salt and black pepper to taste, with the motor running add the oil in a stream, and blend the vinaigrette until it is emulsified.
- Add the tomato, the jalapeno pepper, and the coriander.
- Blend the vinaigrette until it is smooth.
- Transfer the vinaigrette to a small bowl and serve it with the salad or pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss the salad until it is combined.
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ABD GUJJAR
g-abd8@aol.comI would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves taco salad. It's easy to make and very flavorful.
Ahad Rana
rana-ahad@aol.comThis recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.
Dikshya Thapa Chhetri
dikshya-t94@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my salad turned out really bland. I think I might have used the wrong kind of salsa.
Ayyub Jind 125 Jind 125
jayyub@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the crunchy tortilla chips and the flavorful dressing.
MARYVIN VUGUTSA
vugutsa.m@gmail.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the salsa vinaigrette.
Edgar padilla
p.edgar@yahoo.comThis salad was a great way to use up leftover taco meat. It was also very healthy and satisfying.
Kingsley A
kingsleya@yahoo.comI thought the salsa vinaigrette was a bit too tangy for my taste. I would probably use a different dressing next time.
Alex Pihut
pihutalex@hotmail.frThis salad was easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely make it again.
Prince Shojib
p30@gmail.comI'm not a huge fan of taco salad, but this recipe was pretty good. The dressing was especially tasty.
Jada Warren
w.j@yahoo.comThis recipe is a great starting point for a taco salad. I added some extra ingredients, like black beans and corn, to make it more filling.
Erick Benitez
b_erick77@gmail.comThe salad was good, but it wasn't anything special. I don't think I'll be making it again.
Salifu Adama
s-a@yahoo.comThe dressing was a little too oily for my liking. I think I would use less oil next time.
Kausa Deejey
deejey@hotmail.comThis salad was a little too bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some more seasoning.
Aamir Jaani
a@yahoo.comI would have liked the salad to be a little more spicy, so I added some extra chili powder to the dressing.
Noulla Polizos
noulla.polizos@hotmail.co.ukThis recipe was easy to follow and didn't take too long to make. It's definitely a keeper!
nimitei ebieri
nebieri39@gmail.comI wasn't sure about the salsa vinaigrette at first, but it was actually really good. It gave the salad a nice tangy flavor.
Hamza Hashmi
hamza.hashmi6@hotmail.frThis salad is so fresh and healthy. It's the perfect meal for a hot summer day.
Botho Sehera
bothosehera56@hotmail.frI love that this recipe is so versatile. I was able to use what I had on hand, and it still turned out great.
Hasnan Sethi
s_h20@gmail.comThis taco salad was a hit with my family! The salsa vinaigrette was the perfect dressing, and the salad was so flavorful and satisfying.