Taco Salad Tips
What sides go well with taco salad?
For a heartier meal, pair this taco salad recipe with a side of
Mexican rice or
spicy refried beans. You can also try topping your taco salad with
black bean & corn salsa or
zucchini pico de gallo salsa. Don’t forget to pass the tortilla chips!
Should taco salad be warm or cold?
Although the combination of warm, seasoned ground beef and crisp, cold lettuce can’t be beat, whether you eat this salad warm or cold is certainly a matter of personal preference.
Can taco salad be made in advance?
Yes, you can make taco salad in advance. Simply store the cooked beef, torn lettuce, shredded cheese and salad dressing in the fridge. When ready to assemble, toss the items together with the broken tortilla chips. If you like, gently heat the prepared taco meat in the microwave separately before adding to the salad.
Is taco salad good for you?
Taco salads are often mistakenly considered healthy by virtue of being called a salad. In reality, beef, cheese, dressing and tortilla chips do add extra calories and carbs. However, if you are following a healthier diet and still love to indulge in the occasional taco salad, take heart! You can easily swap out some of the more caloric ingredients with healthier options like avocado, black or pinto beans, tomatoes, low-fat cheese and a low-fat dressing. You can also replace the ground beef with lean ground turkey. Be sure to check out these
healthy Mexican recipes, too.
Nutrition Facts
1-2/3 cups: 416 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.