Loaded Beef Taco Salad with Creamy Lime Cilantro Dressing
This Beef Taco Salad is loaded with crisp romaine lettuce, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and more! It comes together in just 20 minutes and is topped with the most incredible cilantro lime dressing.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time20 minutesmins
Course: 30-Minute Meals
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy taco salad recipe, how to make taco salad, taco salad, taco salad dressing, taco salad ingredients
Servings: 6
Calories: 616kcal
Author: Averie Sunshine
Ingredients
2tablespoonsolive oil
1poundground beefI use 90% lean
one 1.25-ounce packet taco seasoningdivided (I use reduced sodium, medium heat), divided
¼cupwater
4cupsromaine lettuce
1or 2 medium tomatoesdiced (I used Roma, vine-ripened or cherry tomatoes may be substituted)
1medium ripe Hass avocadopeeled and diced
1cupMexican shredded cheese blend
1cuptortilla chipscrushed
¾cupcornI used frozen, fresh may be substituted
¾cupcanned black beansdrained and rinsed
½cupmayonnaiselite okay
¼cupsour creamlite okay, plain Greek yogurt may be substituted
3 to 4tablespoonslime juiceor as necessary for flavor and consistency
¼cupfresh cilantro leavesfinely minced
½teaspoongranulated sugaroptional and to taste
Instructions
To a large skillet, add the olive oil, beef, and brown over medium-high heat, breaking up beef and stirring frequently for even cooking.
After beef has browned, optionally drain it (I didn’t need to) and evenly sprinkle with 2 tablespoons taco seasoning, add 1/4 cup water, and simmer over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until sauce has thickened some. Allow beef to rest in pan off the heat while you assemble the salad.
To a large platter or bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, tortilla chips, corn, black beans, and beef; set aside.
To a small bowl, add the mayo, sour cream, lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, and whisk to combine.
Add the cilantro and stir to incorporate. Add additional lime juice to thin out dressing if desired. Taste dressing and depending on how much lime juice was used, optionally add sugar to taste if desired. Evenly drizzle dressing over salad and toss to combine.
Notes
Extra dressing will keep airtight for up to 5 days in the fridge and makes a great veggie dip.