Layered Taco Salad

Ingredients

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• Ground Beef: I like to use lean ground beef. However, you could try ground turkey or ground chicken, too.
• Seasoning: store-bought or homemade Taco Seasoning Mix
• Lettuce: Either romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced, will work.
• Tomatoes: I like to use chopped plum tomatoes.
• Fiesta Corn: You can find this in the canned vegetable aisle of your grocery store. Plain canned or frozen corn that’s been thawed will also work.
• Refried Beans: These add an earthy flavor, and lots of creaminess. However, if you’re not a fan, you can easily skip the refried beans.
• Black Beans: Rinsed and drained.
• Cheese: Shredded cheddar cheese is delicious, but you could also use a Mexican cheese blend if you like.
• Black Olives: I like to use sliced olives, rinsed and drained.
• Green Pepper: Thinly sliced. You could also use other colored peppers if you like.
• Jalapeno Pepper: Remove the seeds and membranes before slicing for a milder flavor.
• Green Onions: For a little extra color and flavor.
• Avocado: Toss the avocado with lime juice to keep it from turning brown.
• Salsa: Store-bought salsa works just fine. Choose mild, medium, or hot to suit your tastes.
• Cream Cheese and Sour Cream: These add creaminess and a little tang to the dip. You can substitute plain Greek yogurt for sour cream for a lighter dip.
• Corn Chips: For Dorito taco salad, replace the corn chips with your favorite flavor of Doritos.
• Fresh Cilantro: You could also use chopped parsley. FResh herbs are optional.

I use my homemade blend of taco seasoning, however, go ahead and use the store-bought variety if that’s what you have on hand

Variations

It’s so easy to customize this layered taco salad recipe! Love sliced red onion? Throw it in! Add some in-season sweet corn in the summertime. Use pinto beans instead of black beans. Top with slices of ripe avocados or homemade guacamole. The options are limitless!!

Make layered chicken taco salad using shredded chicken and taco seasoning. You can also omit the meat altogether if you prefer.

Ang’s Tips

This beef taco salad can be made in a trifle dish or glass bowl, which means you can see all the pretty layers. You can also make them in individual bowls if you prefer.

Serving Suggestions

For parties, I like to serve this easy taco dip with tortilla chips or corn chips for dipping. For meals, serve with corn or flour tortillas or crispy taco shells.

More Mexican Recipes

Next time, try one of these other great recipes for game day, Cinco de Mayo, or Taco Tuesday!

• Hot Corn Dip – Make a double batch of this dip because you’ll need it!
• Cream Cheese Bean Dip – Just six ingredients make this delicious, creamy bean dip.
• Beef Queso Dip – Seasoned beef, two cheeses, and peppers make this delicious cheesy dip!
• Cream Cheese Salsa Dip – the perfect dip for your next party. Just two simple ingredients!
• Pico de Gallo – quick, easy, and delicious with chips or on top of Mexican dishes!