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Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 600
A delicious and vibrant taco salad topped with Catalina dressing, perfect for a quick meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey (lean)

Seasoning

  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1/4 cup water

Vegetables

  • 1 head romaine lettuce, washed and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups tortilla chips, crushed or whole
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup catalina dressing (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions 

  • Brown ground beef or turkey in a skillet over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat, then stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  • Wash and chop romaine lettuce, halve cherry tomatoes, thinly slice red onion, and roughly chop fresh cilantro.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooked meat, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, black beans, and shredded cheddar cheese. Toss gently.
  • Drizzle Catalina dressing over the salad and toss gently just before serving.
  • Top with crushed or whole tortilla chips and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.

Notes

For extra spice, add diced jalapeños.
Calories: 600kcal
Cost: $15.00
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Taco