Tasty Layered Taco Salad

Name: Tasty Layered Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 servings (1 cup each).
Cuisine: Mexican Recipes, Mexican Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2/3 cup water; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 4 cups shredded lettuce; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped; 5 green onions, chopped; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup salsa; 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream; Tortilla chips

My colorful and attractive salad looks very appealing when layered in a trifle dish. It can be used as a main dish or side. I've even served it at potlucks. —Elissa Dougherty, Babylon, New York

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
1 envelope taco seasoning
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small cucumber, peeled and chopped
5 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup salsa
2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream
Tortilla chips

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. Cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mash avocados with onion, garlic and lemon juice. In a 3-qt. glass bowl, layer with beef, avocado mixture, lettuce, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, cheese, salsa and sour cream. Serve immediately with chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 289 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein.

Originally published as 9 Layer Taco Salad in Taste of Home April/May 2010

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Leggs45w

Oct 21, 2016

It was a very easy recipe to follow and it turned out GREAT ! I toasted the tortilla chips in the oven for a couple of minutes and finished it off with a bottle of Moscato. So good !
Angel182009

Sep 29, 2016

Great for parties!! I love how easy this is to throw together.
homeeconomist

Jul 2, 2014

Well liked by everyone. I made each person their own bowl, considering their preferences (cheese type and salsa heat).
ebramkamp

Feb 27, 2014

Fantastic salad. This is great for potlucks or large family gatherings. Serve it with tortilla chips and everyone will be delighted.
mommyonfire

Jul 23, 2010

This is wonderful! Great dish to make for company as well. So many of my friends have requested this recipe. Wonderful!
kathy sutton

Apr 18, 2010

when i first made this recipe, my husband thought i made to much. as it turned out i barely made enough. it is so good, he almost ate the whole bowl himself. also, i made mine with ground turkey.
cloreep

Apr 1, 2010

This was the best taco salad we have ever had. It is a lot like a glorified 7-layer dip. The only thing to note is that it makes a lot, and is not nearly as good the second day because you can't really re-heat the meat separately and the lettuce gets soggy. I would recommend cutting it down to the number of servings you need, or invite people over to help you eat it when it's fresh. Other than that, it was fantastic! We will definitely make it again.
Sian1h

Mar 27, 2010

I love it so much now this is my favorite meal.