layered taco salad

Name: Layered Taco Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 1/4 pound(s) ground beef or ground turkey; 3/4 cup(s) water; 4 tablespoon(s) taco seasoning; 1 cup(s) sour cream; 1/4 cup(s) salsa; 1 small head iceberg lettuce washed and chopped; 4 cup(s) romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces; 1 can black beans (15.25 ounce) rinsed and drained; 1 can corn (15.25 ounce) drained; 2 cup(s) cheddar shredded; 1 1/2 cup(s) grape tomatoes halved; 3/4 cup(s) sliced black olives; 1/2 cup(s) chopped green onions; 2 jalapenos thinly sliced

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Dec 16, 2019

A beautiful layered taco salad recipe made with seasoned ground beef or turkey, romaine and iceberg lettuce, shredded cheddar, sweet tomatoes, black olives, crisp green onions and spicy jalapenos. This layered salad is party perfect and can be modified to suit to your individual taste.

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Layered Taco Salad is a gorgeous layered salad of romaine, black beans, corn, seasoned beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, green onions and jalapenos with a simple sour cream and salsa dressing.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
3/4 cup water
4 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup salsa
1 small head iceberg lettuce washed and chopped
4 cups romaine lettuce torn into bite size pieces
1 can black beans (15.25 ounce) rinsed and drained
1 can corn (15.25 ounce) drained
2 cups cheddar shredded
1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes halved
3/4 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 jalapenos thinly sliced

How To Make layered taco salad

Step 1

In skillet over medium heat brown ground beef (or turkey); drain fat. Add water and taco seasoning and simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 2

In small bowl combine sour cream and salsa. Set aside.
Step 3

Place 1/2 of lettuce in the trifle bowl. Top in order with black beans and corn. Add the rest of the lettuce. Top in order with taco meat and cheddar. Smooth over with the sour cream/salsa mixture. Add ring of tomatoes on the outside, followed by a ring of black olives. Add the green onions to the center and run the rim with jalapenos on their sides. If desired serve with ranch dressing on the side.
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