Leftover taco meat makes for a delicious salad, and you can customize the toppings to your liking
So Taco Salad might not be the most interesting recipe name or captivating idea, but I sure do love a good taco salad.
Either way, it is something I look forward to every time I make tacos.
I think I like it so much because I know it's going to taste good no matter what I have to throw in the bowl. Cheese, avocado, tomatoes, salsa, rice and beans, tortilla chips, beans, quinoa, rice, anything!
For the sake of a recipe, I decided to write down exactly what I used the last time I made taco salad.
Because I load my taco salad with so much, I usually don't feel like I need dressing.
However, if you feel like you want a salad dressing for this salad, one of my favorites is to mix 1 part ranch dressing with 2 parts salsa like I did in this Southwest Chicken Salad.
This is also a great recipe to pack for lunch. You can make layers and then just toss it all together when you're ready to serve.
I hold a special place in my heart for this taco salad, and like I said before, I hope I don't insult your intelligence by posting a recipe as simple as this one.
I would just absolutely hate it if you never got to enjoy the beauty of taco salad from your leftovers.
I mean, how many tacos can you eat in one week without getting tired of them?
That's a trick question because can you ever get tired of anything taco-related?!
Taco Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover taco meat
- 15 ounce can black beans rinsed & drained
- 2 heads romaine lettuce about 12 cups total, chopped
- 1 cup grape tomatoes sliced
- ½ cup salsa
- ½ cup shredded cheese about 2 ounces
Instructions
- Toss the leftover taco meat with the beans. Set aside.
- Toss together chopped lettuce, grape tomatoes, and ground beef/bean mixture. Top with salsa and cheese (and any other desired toppings). Enjoy!
Notes
*Salsa Ranch Dressing is my favorite for Taco Salad. Mix 2 parts salsa with 1 part ranch dressing.
Meme
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Emily @ Sinful Nutrition
I have been on such a taco salad kick lately! Definitely need all the guac on mine though 🙂
Meme
Oh my gosh, I was so sad when I didn't have avocado or guacamole this week. It was so hard 😉
Alexandra Caspero
Taco salad is my husbands JAM, hands down his favorite meal! I'm actually making taco lettuce cups tomorrow for dinner! Love this easy version and a good reminder that I need to make actual taco salads more often. Have a good weekend! xo
Meme
We would be great friends, your husband and me 😉 I think it would take me years to get tired of taco salads.
Hope your weekend is fab as well! xxxo
Sonali- The Foodie Physician
Love this! Sometimes the simplest meals are the best. I often wonder the same thing, if a recipe is too simple to post on the blog. But those are the kinds of recipes that people want to make! 🙂
Meme
Thanks Sonali! I think you're right! Simple recipes for the win!!! 🙂