Hearty Taco Salad

Name: Hearty Taco Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/3 cup water; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 2 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/4 cups coarsely crushed nacho tortilla chips; 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium tomato, diced; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained; 3 tablespoons green goddess salad dressing; 3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing

“This downsized version of a hearty and flavorful salad is easy to make and delicious to eat! It's always requested at our family get-togethers and bridal and baby showers.” —Lori Hinueber, Machesney Park, Illinois

Ingredients

1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cups torn mixed salad greens
1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/4 cups coarsely crushed nacho tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium tomato, diced
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives, drained
3 tablespoons green goddess salad dressing
3 tablespoons prepared ranch salad dressing

Directions

In a small skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in water and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly.
Divide the salad greens between two salad bowls or plates. Top with beans, half of the tortilla chips and the beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese, tomato, onion, olives and remaining chips; drizzle with salad dressings.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 868 calories, 50g fat (15g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 2269mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 10g fiber), 38g protein.

Originally published as Working Taco Salad in Taste of Home October/November 2008

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sprksmbr

Jan 9, 2012

This was great. I used black beans and added some chipotle chiles in adobo sauce to the meat to give it some heat, rather than using hot sauce. I also put it all into a taco salad shell and used shredded cheddar and a runny cheddar sauce I made. Who cares if the calories are high. A meal like this obviuosly is not too healthy so if you dont like it, just dont eat it. Dont complain about it.
marysf

Jun 29, 2010

Season with low salt/salt free Mexican seasonings--make your own to taste: a little chili powder, cayenne, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, etc. will reduce the sodium. Low sodium beans, if you prefer, extra lean ground beef, low fat or fat free cheese. make your own low fat dressing or use favorite salsa and some low fat/fat free sour cream. I like throwing on some sliced avacado and skipping the cheese and crushed chips.
marysf

Jun 29, 2010

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narees1

Apr 27, 2010

Sounds good, however, the calories, fat and sodium are over the top.
penoll

Oct 9, 2009

I'm concerned about the calories in this salad. If that is correct, I will never make this salad or eat one again.
jjjmjz

Oct 9, 2009

I haven't made this recipe yet because I don't know what green goddess salad dressing is. I'm sure that my kids will love this salad.
caroldouglass

Oct 9, 2009

Very good, will change the dressings to a salsa for fewer calories, could also use black beans instead of red beans.
chewyboy

Oct 9, 2009

It has way too much sodium, and the calories for 1 serving, are you sure this is correct?
cookiehatch

Nov 10, 2008

crunchy and flavorful!