Have you ever wondered how to make a taco salad that is both delicious and healthy? How about my Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing? Are you looking for a quick and easy taco salad with a yummy dressing recipe that your family will love? How about my Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing? Yes on both counts! You are definitely in the right place!
Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing has all of the elements of a perfect taco salad. Delicious taco meat seasoned with just the right amount of your spices, yummy black beans and corn, creamy avocado, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese and crunchy tortilla chips make up this main-dish salad. And the dressing, well the dressing is what sets this taco salad apart from all the rest. Imagine, if you will, creamy buttery avocado, combined with fresh tangy lime juice, spicy cilantro, and decadent Crema, which is a type of Mexican sour cream, and you have a tasty salad dressing that is out of this world delicious! It’s so good, I put the leftovers on everything, baked potatoes, eggs, roasted veggies, french fries, burgers, you name it, I can’t think of anything that it wouldn’t make even more delectable!
Wondering how to make this beautiful quick and easy salad? Well, it only takes about 20 minutes to get this appetizing beef Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing on the table, so it’s perfect for a weeknight meal. Your big and little kids will love it, and you will be in and out of the kitchen in no time flat. This simple taco salad is also perfect for company because you can make everything ahead so you can spend time with your guests instead of standing over a hot stove. Beef Taco Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing is versatile, you can easily swap out the ground beef for chicken or turkey, or you can make it vegetarian by simply leaving out the meat. It will still be delicious. You could also save a few minutes by using prepackaged taco seasoning, but by using your own spices, you control the amount of sugar, salt, and preservatives in the dish, and that makes it even healthier! Special thanks to Anna Jones RD for sharing the taco seasoning recipe with me.
If you like this Taco Salad recipe, you might also want to check out my Tequila Lime Chicken Enchiladas or Fish Taco Bowls with Green Apple Guacamole.
The ingredients for beef Taco Salad include ground chuck, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, shredded Mexican cheese blend, tortilla chips, corn, black beans, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, pepper and red pepper flakes. The ingredients for the creamy Avocado Lime Dressing are avocado, Crema (you can substitute sour cream or plain greek yogurt), cilantro, garlic, salt and fresh lime juice. Optional garnishes include jarred or homemade pico de gallo and salsa.
To make the taco seasoning, combine all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and set aside.
For the avocado lime dressing, add all ingredients to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add a little more water if you desire a thinner dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Stir frequently.
Add the taco seasoning mix and 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 4-5 minutes or until the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
To assemble the salad, add the lettuce to a large bowl or platter. Then add the beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, avocado and tortilla chips.
Add the Avocado Lime Dressing and serve with pico de gallo or salsa if desired. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
| Prep Time | 20 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Servings | servings |
- 1 pound ground chuck
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 2 large tomatoes diced
- 1 ripe Haas avocado seeded and chopped
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup Mexican shredded cheese blend
- 2 cups tortilla chips broken up
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1-1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- pinch red pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 avocado seeded and chopped
- 1/2 cup Crema (Mexican Cream) or sour cream or plain greek yogurt
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 Tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
Ingredients Taco Salad Ingredients
Taco Seasoning Ingredients
Avocado Lime Dressing
|
- Combine all of the dry ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Cover and set aside.
- Add all ingredients to a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Add a little more water if you desire a thinner dressing. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add the beef to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon and cook for about 5 minutes until the meat is no longer pink. Stir frequently.
- Add the taco seasoning mix and 1/3 cup of water and mix well. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 4-5 minutes or until the water has evaporated. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To assemble the salad, add the lettuce to a large bowl or platter. Then add the beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and avocado. Top with tortilla chips and the Avocado Lime Dressing. If desired serve with pico de gallo or salsa. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
This is a beautiful taco salad. The avocado lime dressing rocks!
Carolyn Haley mentioned that you were a fellow local blogger. Love your blog.
Consider me your new follower.
Velva- Tomatoes on the Vine
Hey Velva, nice to meet you! And, thanks so much for following along on my blog. I’m looking forward to meeting you at our cooking class in November! Sharon